MCKEE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police is reporting that a child died in an accidental shooting Monday evening.
Just before 5:30 p.m., KSP responded to a home on Coal Road in Jackson County for a shooting.
Police say their initial investigation indicates that a 5-year-old child was accidentally shot by a 7-year-old child inside the home. Police say they believe the children were siblings.
Responders attempted life-saving measures but were unsuccessful. The Jackson County Coroner pronounced the child dead at the scene.
"This is a tragedy whenever you experience something like this. There are no words to describe what this family is going through," says KSP Trooper Justin Kearney. "It's always just a good reminder to make sure that your firearms are in a safe place and out of reach of children."
KSP will handle the investigation.
This is a developing story. Stay with LEX 18 as we learn more.
