Investigation underway after fatal shooting of toddler in Highland

NBC Los Angeles reports that a approximately 2-year-old boy was fatally shot in Highland on Thursday night (July 16, 2026) near Victoria Avenue and Pacific Street, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. The child was transported to a hospital where he died; authorities have not disclosed details about what precipitated the shooting. This is early-stage local crime reporting by a named journalist (Danielle Smith) at an established regional outlet, which lends credibility, but the article is intentionally sparse because the investigation is ongoing and details remain unknown—this is appropriate journalistic restraint rather than a reporting weakness. ABC7 Los Angeles corroborates the basic facts (victim age, location, death), confirming this is a confirmed incident being actively investigated by multiple outlets. Watch for updates on the investigation's progression and any arrests or motives that authorities may disclose as the case develops.