Police: 8-year-old killed in accidental shooting in Concord

An 8-year-old boy died after being shot in Concord Friday morning, according to police.

Officers say a family friend accidentally discharged a firearm and it struck the 8-year-old inside a home. It happened around 2:08 a.m. at a home off Ramsgate Drive SW. The area is near Zion Church Road E and Highway 601.

Police say they arrived to find the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. Medic pronounced the child dead on scene.

Investigators say the family friend, who lived at the home, owned the gun. He is speaking with investigators at the Concord Police Department and is being cooperative.

Police are continuing to interview others who were present at the time of the shooting.

No further information has been released.

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This story was originally published October 30, 2020 at 5:34 AM.