CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Investigators believe a North Carolina father opened fire on his girlfriend and their toddler son, killing the boy, before turning the gun on himself in the family’s Caldwell County home.
Caldwell Co-a homicide investigation is underway after a two year old was shot and killed inside this home. His mother was also shot this weekend. Deputies believe the little boy’s father is responsible. The latest on the investigation today on eyewitness news at noon, 5pm. pic.twitter.com/pv9mjMmDC8
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) April 26, 2021
According to WSOC-TV, the incident occurred Friday night at a home on Pope Lane near Lenoir. Caldwell County deputies told the news outlet that Michael Summerow shot his girlfriend in the arm before fatally shooting the couple’s 2-year-old son, Elijah. Detectives believe that Summerow then fired the weapon at himself, WSOC reported.
The child’s mother is expected to recover from her injuries, according to WSOC. Summerow remains hospitalized but is also expected to survive, deputies said.
Caldwell- family members just shared this photo of Elijah Summerow and his mother. The 2-year old died after being shot inside his home. Police say his father is responsible for that shooting and also shooting his girlfriend. pic.twitter.com/g4Psr8EkwC
— Dave Faherty (@FahertyWSOC9) April 26, 2021
Deputies have not yet filed charges against Summerow, WSOC reported.
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