UPDATE: July 15 at 12 p.m.
A GoFundMe has been created to assist with funeral costs following the death of 14-year-old Jett Ballard who died after a fatal accidental shooting on Friday in Estill County.
"Jett was a bright light to all he came in contact with, especially to his biological and football families. Please support if you are able," the GoFundMe read.
Find the GoFundMe page here.
Original Story:
One teenager is dead after what the Kentucky State Police are calling an "accidental shooting" that occurred in Estill County on Friday.
According to a release from KSP, an initial investigation revealed that a 14-year-old was shot accidentally by a 13-year-old outside of a home on Clark Road. KSP said that life-saving measures were attempted on the scene, but the 14-year-old was pronounced dead by the Estill County Coroner.
The release adds that KSP Richmond Post was first contacted about the incident just before 1:30 p.m., and foul play is not suspected. The incident remains under investigation.
