Aug 10, 2021

Sheriff: 12-year-old Kansas girl shot, killed her sister

Posted Aug 10, 2021 10:30 PM

SUMNER COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that left a juvenile dead.

Just after 11a.m. August 6, Sumner County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to report a shooting the 1500 Block of South Blackstone Road in Caldwell, according to Undersheriff Mike Westmoreland.

Deputies were told a 12-year-old girl accidentally shot her 12-year-old sister in the face.

The victim was not responsive and CPR was started. A Caldwell Police Officer had arrived before deputies taking over CPR until Caldwell EMS arrived.

After administering life saving measures for over forty minutes, the victim was declared deceased, according to Westmoreland.  Officials have not released the names of those involved.