LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old on Saturday evening.
Matthew Sanders, a spokesperson for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded to a reported shooting just after 10:30 p.m. in the 6900 block of Bardstown Road.
According to police, an 8-year-old child died from what investigators believe was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Police said the child was alone in a room when the shooting happened, and two adults were also inside the apartment.
No charges are expected, Sanders said.
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