A young child died Sunday in Ferris after authorities say a second child got access to a gun. The Ferris Department of Public Safety says the early information shows a very young child got access to a firearm inside a home and another child was fatally shot. The department also says a man who left the scene is in custody. Ferris DPS, the Texas Rangers, the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, and the Ellis County District Attorney’s Office continue investigating. The social media post from Ferris DPS says, “Criminal charges are being pursued in connection with the firearm, the accessibility of the firearm to a child, and actions taken after the incident.” The department calls what happened in the home in the Shaw Creek area a “tragic incident.” The statement goes on to say, “Our hearts are with the child, the family, and everyone impacted by this devastating loss. We are grateful for the professionalism, coordination, and care shown by Ferris DPS, our first responders, and our partner agencies.” This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser. ...read more read less