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NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiJuly 31, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward Sheriff's Office investigates accidental shooting of 4-year-old boy in Pompano Beach

A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after accidentally shooting himself at a Pompano Beach apartment on Wednesday night. The incident prompted a 911 call and an emergency response where the parents transported the child to a local fire station before paramedics took him to the hospital.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights an ongoing investigation by the Broward Sheriff's Office into a child-involved firearm accident that occurred at an apartment complex on the 4000 block of 15th Street.

Key Facts

  • A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition at Broward Health Medical Center as of Friday afternoon.
  • The shooting occurred shortly after 10 p.m. on Wednesday night.
  • The incident took place at an apartment complex on the 4000 block of 15th Street in Pompano Beach.
  • The child's parents transported him to a Pompano Beach Fire Rescue station for emergency assistance.
  • The Broward Sheriff's Office is processing evidence from both the apartment and the vehicle used to transport the child.
  • The incident is being investigated as an accidental shooting.

Who's Mentioned

location4000 block of 15th Street“The specific location of the apartment complex where the shooting took place.”locationPompano Beach“The city where the incident occurred.”personMary Willis“A neighbor who commented on the family.”locationBroward Health Medical Center“The hospital where the child is currently receiving treatment.”personTiffany Monegato“A neighbor who heard the family's reaction.”organizationBroward Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency investigating the shooting.”