Toddler Killed in Tragic Accidental Shooting at Georgia (30132) Home – LIVE UPDATES

Dallas, GA (30132)  – Tragedy struck a Dallas, Georgia family when a 3-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed by her twin sibling after the children found an unsecured firearm in their mother’s bedroom. According to the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office, the firearm had been left within reach, resulting in a heartbreaking and preventable loss. Deputies say the child died at the scene. The community is mourning, with local leaders calling for increased firearm safety awareness. A vigil is planned for this Friday. Authorities urge parents to secure weapons, and free gun safety kits are being made available to residents.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: 3-year-old girl fatally shot by twin sibling in Dallas, GA

• IMPACT: Twin accessed gun in mom’s room; 1 child dead, community devastated

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “They accessed an unsecured firearm” – Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

• ACTION: Parents urged to lock firearms; free safety kits available locally

Impact Of Local News

1. Precise Location:
   Dallas, GA 30132 — Near Ridge Road and Dallas Nebo Road

2. Community Connection:
   “We’ve seen too many of these tragedies. This one hits home.”
   — Jasmine Holloway, Paulding resident

3. Visual Proof:
   

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  This is Georgia’s second accidental child shooting in July alone — intensifying gun safety urgency.

• DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE:
  

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » Be SMART Campaign (Gun Safety Kits): besmartforkids.org
  » Child Trauma Counseling: 770-443-1180 (Paulding Family Services)

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
  “Please secure your firearms. Our community can’t bear another loss like this.”
  — Sheriff Gary Gulledge, Paulding County Sheriff’s Office

Community Pulse

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Update Log

• 4:15 PM: Deputies confirm child killed; scene taped off

• 6:00 PM: Mother cooperating, no charges yet

• 7:30 PM: Candlelight vigil set for Friday, Hillgrove Park, 7 PM