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Parents Cited in 4-Year Old Gunshot Victim Case
MEDIA RELEASE
Medford Police Department
411 W 8th Street
Medford, OR 97501
Date: November 9, 2009
Contact: Lt. Tim Doney
Public Information Officer
On 110709 at approximately 1500 hours, the Medford Police Department, Medford Fire Department and Mercy Flights Ambulance Service responded to the report of a 4-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to the foot in the 2700 Blk. Merriman Road.
Upon arrival, emergency responders found the child’s step-father applying direct pressure to the wound. The child was treated by medics and transported to a local hospital for treatment.
A detective was called out to assist the patrol division in this investigation.
The preliminary investigation revealed the child was able to access a loaded .40 caliber handgun that was near his parent’s bed, where he was taking a nap. The child suffered a gunshot wound to his ankle/foot area.
The investigation is continuing into the circumstances surrounding the child’s injury.
Victim:
-Dwyer, Kyle Eric
DOB/123004
2700 Blk. Merriman Road, Medford, OR
On 111009, Medford Police detectives cited/released both parents on charges of Reckless Endangering and Child Neglect II. They are scheduled to appear in Jackson County Circuit Court on 120209 at 0900 hours.
-Burgdorf, Christopher Todd
DOB/070365
2700 Blk. Merriman Road, Medford, OR
-Burgdorf, Renee Lejahn
DOB/030765
2700 Blk. Merriman Road, Medford, OR
In light of this situation, the Medford Police Department reminds parents to keep firearms unloaded and in a locked/secure location that children are unable to access. Gun locks and safes are recommended. The Medford Police Department has a number of free gun locks available to residents. Those interested in obtaining the free gun locks can contact the Medford Police Department at 541-774-2268 (ask for CSO Pendleton).
(Refer to Det. S. Smith, 09-17228)
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