The City of Gunnison confirmed the death of a child on Feb. 4 following an incident in the child’s home.
“This was a tragic incident that has been extremely difficult for the family, first responders and our community as a whole,” wrote the Gunnison City Manager in an email to the Times on Feb. 10.
According to the city, the fatality remains under active investigation.
“During the response, one Gunnison Police Department officer discharged their firearm, firing a single shot to stop a dog in an effort to protect the child. The child was not harmed by this action. A second law enforcement officer immediately began performing CPR on the child until paramedics arrived,” Wilson wrote.
“We want to acknowledge and commend all who responded that day, and especially thank our officers who were first on scene,” she added. “Our hearts remain with all who are carrying the weight of this loss.”
The Gunnison Watershed School District encouraged students and other community members struggling with the loss of a student to access available resources. They shared multiple grief resources, including “Navigating Grief and the Journey of Loss and Healing” and “Grief in Children: Helping Your Child Heal After a Loss.”
Additionally, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 by dialing 988.
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