Dad charged with involuntary manslaughter in shooting death of 19-month-old daughter (Portsmouth, Ohio)

UNNAMED DAD has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment in the shooting death of his 19-month-old daughter. The mother was also shot, but was treated and released.

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Father Charged In Child’s Shooting Death
by Frank Lewis 1 day 6 hrs ago

The Scioto County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against the 16-year-old father of 19-month-old Betty Eldridge, who died from a gunshot wound on April 23.

The 16-year-old father has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, a felony of the first degree, and child endangerment, a felony of the third degree.

The shooting incident occurred about 3:30 a.m. Friday, and according to the Portsmouth Police Department, officers responded to a call at Southern Ohio Medical Center Emergency Department. Upon arrival, officers received information that Destiny Cook, 18, and her child were victims of a shooting, which reportedly occurred at 1301 Grandview Ave., the residence of the victims.

Cook was treated and released, but the child died and was transported to the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office for an autopsy.

Portsmouth Police Chief Charles Horner said the case remains under investigation and additional charges may be filed.

Horner said anyone with information is being asked to call the Portsmouth Police Department’s Detective Division at (740) 354-1600.

Frank Lewis may be reached at (740) 353-3101 Ext. 232 or flewis@heartlandpublications.com