Overview

• Authorities say the shooting occurred around 7 a.m. Monday at a residence on Taryn Trace in Lincoln, Talladega County.
• The victim died at the scene, and police have not released a name pending notification of extended family.
• Interim Police Chief Scott Bonner said it is unclear whether the 3-year-old dropped the pistol or pulled the trigger.
• Other adults and children were in the home but were reportedly asleep, and no other injuries were reported.
• Bonner said the child will be interviewed by trained forensic specialists, and the case remains under investigation.