(CNN) In a tragic incident in Northern California, a 5-year-old girl was accidentally shot and killed by another child, the Merced Police Department said. Police also got information that a 5-year-old shooting victim had been dropped off at Mercy Hospital. "After a preliminary investigation, detectives believe the 5-year-old victim was accidentally shot by another juvenile family member," police said in a statement. Rodney MatthewsThe man who dropped off the girl was seen leaving the hospital, and officers tried to stop him, police said. Matthews is the father of the 5-year-old girl who was shot and killed, the Merced Police Department confirmed to CNN.

Source: CNN October 23, 2020 11:48 UTC