Two-year-old boy dies after apparent accidental shooting at LaGrange apartment complex
A two-year-old boy is dead after an apparent accidental shooting late Wednesday night in LaGrange.
LaGrange police officers responded to 1006 Whitesville Street Apartment B208 after the boy was found shot at 8:30 P.M. on April 26, 2023. LaGrange police say when they arrived on the scene, the boy, who was identified as 2-year-old Ayden King, was suffering from a single gunshot wound to the face.
Medical aid was rendered at the scene by emergency staff, and King was transported to Well Star West Georgia Medical Center.
Further medical aid was rendered, but King succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at Well Star West Georgia Medical Center.
“At the time of this press release this case is still actively being investigated; however it appears this incident was an accidental shooting,” the LaGrange Police Department said. “More information will be released as it is available.”
This is a developing story.
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