Vallejo police investigate fatal shooting of toddler
Police are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a toddler on Friday.
Vallejo Police are investigating a fatal shooting of a toddler Friday at the 400 block of Alhambra Avenue.
According to a VPD news release at approximately 11:23 a.m., the department responded to a call for service regarding a gunshot victim who walked into a local trauma center.
The same news release states that VPD patrol officers were informed by the medical staff that a male toddler — suffering from at least one gunshot wound — was transported to the hospital with a family member, who stayed at the hospital. It was revealed by that family member that this shooting occurred at a residence on the 400 block of Alhambra Avenue.
The toddler succumbed to the injuries he sustained and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident are currently under investigation. The Vallejo Police Department Detective Division took responsibility of this investigation.
The child’s name is being withheld due to their age.
Those with information pertaining to this case are encouraged to contact Detective Stephanie McDonough at (707) 648-5425 or via email at Stephanie.McDonough@cityofvallejo.net or Detective Bradley Phillips at (707) 805-1359 or Bradley.Phillips@cityofvallejo.net.