Family Identifies 3-Year-Old Boy Killed in Accidental Shooting

DEER CREEK (WJON News) -- The family is identifying the three-year-old boy who died in an accidental shooting in Otter Tail County.

A GoFundMe page has been established to support Rudy Sweere's mother.

The post reads, "On December 29th, the world lost 3.5-year-old Rudy in a tragic accident. Please, prayerfully consider helping the Sweere family during this time as they prepare to celebrate the vibrant life of Rudy."

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Sheriff's deputies say the boy accidentally shot himself Sunday evening near Deer Creek and later died in the hospital.