Man arrested in connection with shooting death of 5-year-old girl

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Police have arrested a man in connection to a shooting that left a 5-year-old girl dead Friday.

The shooting happened on Madras Court in Lithonia Friday around 3:30 p.m.. The child was rushed to the hospital, where she died.

Police have identified her as Jada Willingham.

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Police said Chad Brooks, Sr. was arrested for murder in the second degree and cruelty to children in the second degree. Police said they don’t think Brooks was the shooter, but believe another child in the home found the gun.

On Thursday, investigators told Channel 2′s Tyisha Fernandes that the shooting was accidental.

Investigators said several minors were in the home and they are still working to figure out who fired the fatal shot.

It is unclear what Brooks’ relationship is to the child.

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5-year-old girl killed in accidental shooting in DeKalb County