‘Gun-related accident’ claims life of Southern California toddler 

A 2-year-old child from Crestline was killed after what authorities are calling a “gun-related accident” involving the child’s 7-year-old brother. 

According to a media release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, deputies were dispatched to a call regarding a shooting in a parking lot at 8250 Day Creek Blvd. in Rancho Cucamonga around 3:53 p.m. Monday. 

The address given by officials is a parking lot within the Foothill Crossing shopping center. 

“When deputies arrived, they learned a 2-year-old boy had been shot,” SBSD said.  

The boy was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced deceased. 

“Through investigation, deputies learned the victim and his 7-year-old brother were inside a truck when the 7-year-old found a firearm in the glovebox, resulting in the fatal shooting,” deputies confirmed. 

SBSD’s Specialized Investigations Division responded and assumed the investigation, and a report will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office for review. 

Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Specialized Investigations Division at 909-890-4904. To remain anonymous, contact We-Tip (1-800-782-7463) or visit their website.