HEARNE - On July 8, around 10:30 p.m., the Hearne Police Department received an emergency call regarding shots fired at a residence on Austin Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a 7-year-old child had accidentally shot his 9-year-old brother inside the family home. According to authorities, the firearm involved belonged to the homeowner and was reportedly kept in the house for protection. A 9-year-old child who was injured in the shooting was airlifted to McLane Children’s Hospital in Temple in critical condition. A detective from the Hearne Police Department was sent to the hospital to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. The latest update from the detective confirmed that the child has passed away, according to Hearne’s Assistant Chief of Police Miguel Vasquez. The children’s mother, Dazhanee Godfrey, took to social media, “Never in my life did I think I would be experiencing something like this. Lord, please help me. Please guide me. I have no clue what to do. Why my baby was only 9 years old? Please give him back. I’ll do anything to hear him call for me please god please I beg you my heart hurts my head is spinning I can’t close my eyes without seeing you baby boy my sweet baby my Prince Dejon Lomond Godfrey the one who stole my heart and made me a mommy who molded me into the woman I am today I still can’t believe how real this is I don’t want to believe how real it is I just want you back I’ll love you forever and always my baby REST IN PEACE MY LOVE until we meet again.” The newspaper has contacted the mother directly to find out if any GoFundMe or fundraising efforts will help this family. We will report on any additional information as the newspaper obtains it. Check the website for the latest updates as they happen at www.robconews.com.