JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A toddler is still in critical condition after being shot in Brunswick Friday night, according to the Brunswick Police Department.
Police say they are still searching for the suspect, 23-year-old Aaron Holland.
Holland has active felony warrants through the Brunswick Police Department for four counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by convicted felon and possession of a firearm during certain crimes.
Around 10:30 p.m. Friday, police say they responded to Southeast Georgia Health Systems in reference to a child being shot. Investigators determined the shooting happened in the 2500 block of Ellis Street.
After speaking to witnesses, police discovered Holland was at a home when he opened fire from inside the bathroom. The toddler was shot during the gunfire.
There were multiple adults and children in the house at the time of the shooting, police said.
The 2-year-old victim, identified by his mother as Landan Jenkins, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
His mother tells First Coast News he had two successful surgeries, and she is hopeful the doctor will remove is breathing tube soon.
The family set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for his medical expenses.
Holland has outstanding felony warrants through the Glynn County Police Department, the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, and pending warrants through the Brunswick Police Department.
Police say Holland is considered armed and dangerous.
If you see Holland, do not approach and call the police immediately.
If you have any information about the incident, please call the Brunswick Police Department at 912-279-2641 or Silent Witness at 912-267-5516.
