Event Brief
Winter Haven mother charged after child shooting
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: A 39-year-old Winter Haven mother faces felony child neglect after her 6-year-old accidentally shot himself in the leg.
WHO: Nicole Felippe, 39, Winter Haven mother; Polk County Sheriff’s Office; 6-year-old child
WHAT: Felony child neglect charge filed after a 6-year-old accidentally shot himself through the leg
WHEN: Jun 06, 2026 at 10:36 AM ET
WHERE: Winter Haven, Florida (Polk County)
WHY: The child accidentally shot himself through the leg while the mother was home alone, prompting the neglect charge.
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