SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — An 11-year-old boy in Louisiana has died after accidentally discharging a firearm, authorities said.
According to Shreveport Police, the incident happened on Saturday night, when officers were called to a local home. After arriving, officers learned that the 11-year-old victim had been taken to the hospital due to a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported to Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport, but despite life-saving measures, he was later pronounced dead.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had accidentally discharged a firearm found inside the residence. According to SPD, evidence shows that no foul play was involved, but the investigation remains ongoing.