Brownsville Times Nov 9, 1912 CHILD INSTANTLY KILLED --------------------- Son of John Cochell, Meets Death by Bullet From Mysterious Source -------------------- Wilfred, the 5-year old son of Mr. Mrs. John Cochell who resides six miles above Crawfordsville was instantly killed at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning, while standing in the kitchen door of his home, by a stray bullet which came down from the hills above the house and through an open window. The bullet struck the boy in the left arm passing through his body and coming out on the right side, badly shattering his right arm. Coroner Fortmiller of Albany, went to Crawfordsville Tuesday accompanied by Dr. Howard and Wayne Wheeldon of this city. After investigation, Coroner Fortmiller decided an inquest was not necessary, the death of the boy having evidently been caused by a stray bullet fired by some hunter in the woods. The bullet was 30-30 caliber and after passing through the body of the youngster dropped to the floor. At the time the accident occurred, Mr. and Mrs. Cochell, the boy's parents, were in Brownsville doing some trading and upon receipt of the sad news of the death of their son, hurried home at once, Mr. Cochell expressing the opinion that his oldest son had probably been playing with his rifle which he keeps at home. The opinion that the older boy might have accidentally shot this brother was also expressed by several of the neighbors to Mr. Fortmiller but the coroner decided that death was caused by a stray bullet form the hills. The decision of the coroner was strengthened by an examination of the Winchester 30-30 rifle owned by Mr. Cochell which was found to be empty and evidently hadn't been fired for some time. Wilfred was one of six children of Mr. and Mrs. Cochel. The funeral services were held at Crawfordsville yesterday. The parents of the boy are grief stricken over the unfortunate death of their son have the sympathy of the entire community.