HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A 3-year-old boy in Harlan County has died after being shot in the head, according to Kentucky State Police.
The shooting happened at a home in the Totz community. The 911 call came in around 11:22 a.m..
KSP said that it appears the 3-year-old died from a single gunshot wound to the head. It is said he was on the front porch.
The child was transported to a hospital in Harlan County and was pronounced dead by the Harlan County Coroner.
Originally it was reported that the child was 2-years-old.
Troopers are investigating how it happened. They say that adults were home at the time of the incident.
Update:
The small toddler in Harlan County has been pronounced deceased by the Harlan County Coroner. I’m in route to the scene to collect more information. #saddayinHarlanCounty
— Trooper Jacobs (@TprJacobs) August 31, 2018
Active Investigation at this time!!
Two year old shot in the head in Harlan County. @kystatepolice are on the scene investigating. We will update as information comes available.
— Trooper Jacobs (@TprJacobs) August 31, 2018
