Eldon Man Charged After Child Found Shot to Death

ELDON, MO (The Lake Tribune) — A tragic incident unfolded in Eldon over the weekend when a child was discovered dead from a gunshot wound. First responders were dispatched to a residence on the 600 block of North Mill Street after a report of a shooting that had already taken place.

Upon arrival, a male juvenile was found lifeless with a gunshot wound to the head. Despite efforts by medics to administer life-saving treatment, their attempts were unsuccessful. The Eldon Police Department, along with the Eldon Fire Department and Miller County Ambulance District, were at the scene of this devastating event.

Albert Keel, a 27-year-old resident of Eldon, has been charged with first-degree child endangerment resulting in death, a Class-A felony, as announced by Police Chief Brian Kidwell. Keel was booked into the Miller County Jail without bond late Sunday afternoon. As of early Monday afternoon, further details about the case or the victim’s identity and their relationship with Keel were not publicly available.

The Miller County Prosecutor’s Office is handling the charges against Keel, who remains in custody. The incident is still under investigation, and further details will be provided as they become available. The loss of a child in such circumstances is a profound tragedy, deeply affecting the community and all involved in the emergency response.

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