Apr 18, 2024

Police: 5-year-old dies after shooting at KC home

Posted Apr 18, 2024 10:30 AM

KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly accidental shooting.

Tuesday evening, police responded to calls of a shooting at a home in 7400 block of East 51st Street, according to KCPD

First responders found a five-year-old boy with a gunshot wound.

EMS transported the boy to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.  An investigation determined the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted.  Police have not released the child's name, how he was able to get to the gun and if possible charges will be filed.