Marquette County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal shooting of child

The Marquette County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Waushara County Medical Examiner’s Office, is investigating a tragic shooting that occurred the evening of May 3 in the Town of Crystal Lake.
Preliminary information indicates that a 7-year-old child fatally shot a 3-year-old-child.
The Marquette County Dispatch Center received a 911 call at 4:27 p.m. and deputies, along with Neshkoro Fire Department and Waushara County EMS, responded to a home.
“This is a devastating situation for everyone involved,” said Sheriff Konrath “Our hearts go out to the family and the community as they navigate this unimaginable loss.”
Due to the sensitive nature of this incident and the involvement of minors, no further details are being released right now. Updated information will be provided if necessary as the investigation progresses.