Police: 5-year-old dead from accidental shooting in St. Cloud

A 5-year-old died from a gunshot wound on Friday after an accidental shooting in St. Cloud.

According to the St. Cloud Police Department, at 3:09 p.m., officers responded to the St. Cloud Hospital for a report of a 5-year-old child who died from a gunshot wound. It was later determined that the incident happened at a residence in the 800 block of 10th Avenue North.

Police said the shooting appears to be accidental. However, the investigation is ongoing.

During the investigation, investigators developed probable cause to arrest 35-year-old Roberto Antwan Williams, from Chicago, with one count each of felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm and negligent storage of a firearm.

Williams was transported to the Stearns County Jail, where he is currently being held for court.

More information is expected to be released at a later time.