Child injured in accidental shooting in Ñeembucú, Paraguay

A seven-year-old boy was wounded by a gunshot in the Isla Roy community, located in the Villalbín district of the Ñeembucú Department. Preliminary reports indicate the incident was an accidental shooting involving a firearm, described as a .32 caliber pistol, that had been stored under a pillow.

The suspected perpetrator is an adult male and a relative of the child, who reportedly suffers from mental health disorders. Following the incident, the child received initial medical attention at the Regional Hospital of Pilar before being transferred to the Trauma Hospital in Asunción due to the severity of the injury. He remains hospitalized under a reserved diagnosis.

National Police and the Public Ministry have launched investigations to clarify the circumstances of the event, determine the origin of the weapon, and establish legal responsibilities.