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Toddler killed in Baton Rouge, suspect arrested
Posted: Jan 22, 2013 11:32 AM by AP
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Baton Rouge police are investigating the accidental shooting death of a 2-year-old.
Police say Travin Varise was accidentally shot Monday as 18-year-old Terrance Varise played with a handgun.
The toddler was transported to a local hospital where he died early Tuesday.
Terrance Varise was arrested and booked with negligent homicide, cruelty to a juvenile and felon in possession of a firearm.
Police say they were not sure about the relationship between the victim and shooter.
It was unclear whether Terrance Varise has an attorney.
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