ST. CLOUD -- Authorities are investigating a shooting, following the death of a child in St. Cloud on Friday.

The St. Cloud Police Department says shortly after 3:00 p.m. officers responded to a report of a child who died at St. Cloud Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound at another location.

After some investigation, police determined the shooting took place at a home in the 800 block of 10th Avenue North.

A suspect, 35-year-old Roberto Williams of Chicago, Illinois, was arrested in connection to the incident and taken to the Stearns County Jail.

He faces charges that include felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and negligent storage of a firearm.

Authorities say they believe the shooting was accidental and the incident remains under investigation.

Enter your number to get our free mobile app

Major Cities at the Same Latitude Line as St. Cloud

More From AM 1240 WJON