A 37-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with what police believe was the accidental shooting death of a 7-year-old last month at a Canyon residence.

In a statement this week, Canyon police said evidence shows that on Sept. 1, a 2-year-old gained access to a firearm and shot a 7-year-old at a residence in Canyon.

Officers were sent to Palo Duro Trailer Park at 5707 4th Ave. in Canyon for a report of a gunshot wound to a 7-year-old minor, who had died before they arrived about 12:45 p.m. Sept. 1, and an autopsy was ordered.

Canyon police said on Sept. 9, an investigation regarding the child's death was presented to the Randall County District Attorney’s Office, and then subsequently presented Oct. 8 to the Randall County Grand Jury. A charge of manslaughter wa

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