The Shadow
The Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office says a two-year old child died this morning as a result of a shooting incident at Lake Moomaw. The incident occurred at Morris Hill Campground.
Sheriff’s officials released few details this morning, but they confirmed that the victim died.
“We are still trying to piece together what happened this morning,” said Lt. Col. Matt Bowser of the sheriff’s office.
Bowser said Virginia State Police are assisting with the investigation.
Deputies who first arrived at the scene of the shooting administered first aid to the child, Bowser said. The Falling Spring Rescue Squad also arrived on scene and provided assistance.
The child’s body has been taken to the state medical examiner’s office in Roanoke for an autopsy.
Bowser said the persons involved in the incident are not residents of the Alleghany Highlands. He declined to day if charges will be filed.
