Event Brief
Winter Haven woman charged after child shoots self
Filed: Jun 06, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: A 39-year-old Winter Haven woman faces felony child neglect after her 6-year-old accidentally shot himself through the leg.
WHO: Nicole Felippe, 39, Winter Haven woman; her 6-year-old son
WHAT: Felony child neglect charge after a 6-year-old accidentally shoots 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 she was home alone and reported hearing a "pop" after getting out of the shower.
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