
20/08/2025
A man has been arrested after a 5-year-old died in a shooting |
📍Griffin, Georgia
City of Griffin Police Department and Spalding County Sheriff's Office responded to the 700 block of Carver Road on Sunday in reference to a shooting.
Outside a storage facility, law enforcement found a 5-year-old who had been shot in the head.
The child didn't survive.
Detectives said through their investigation, they allege the child was left unsupervised in a vehicle. At some point, detectives said the child found the gun and ended up pulling the trigger.
Chase Desselle, 27, of Hampton, GA was arrested and is charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct.
“This is an unimaginable tragedy for the family and our community,” said Chief Connie Sampson.
“Our sincere condolences are with them during this time of loss.”