Deputy Charged After Child Fires Shotgun | Green Bay News

Green Bay News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

A Racine County deputy faces serious criminal charges after his 3-year-old daughter accidentally fired a shotgun during a youth turkey hunt, injuring a 40-year-old man and his 7-year-old son. The deputy, who admitted he was inexperienced and on his first solo hunt, is charged with reckless injury and negligent use of a dangerous weapon. The child victim remains critically injured with pellets lodged in his brain and spine. Though exempt from hunter education due to military service, officials say the core issue lies in mentorship and safety protocols. The Sheriff’s Office is also…