Mother of 6-year-old who died in accidental shooting will go to trial
The trial date for the case against the mother of the 6-year-old, who died after an accidental shooting, has been set.Yolonda Barfield was faces multiple charges, including negligent child abuse resulting in death.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Mother of 6-year-old girl who died in accidental shooting accused of child abuse, Omaha police sayThe case dates back to December 2024 when a girl, identified as Alonni Barfield, was found suffering from a gunshot wound.Investigators believe there were three other children in the home, aged 8, 13 and 15. The Douglas County attorney Don Kleine said one adult was home at the time of the incident as well.Court documents said, the gun that was suspected to be used in the shooting was kept loaded and unsecured under a mattress.READ MORE: Gun used in accidental shooting death of 6-year-old girl was kept loaded under a mattress, court documents sayAccording to court documents, Barfield's jury trial will begin on March 30, 2026 at 9 a.m., and it should last for about five days.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
