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Investigation of Accidental Shooting that Claimed the Life of a Child in Estill County, Kentucky

IRVINE, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that on July 12, 2024, KSP Post 7, Richmond was contacted just before 1:30 p.m. by the Estill County Sheriffs' Office requesting investigative assistance of an accidental shooting on Clark Road in Estill County.

The initial investigation indicates a 14-year-old child was accidentally shot by a 13-year-old child outside of the residence.

Life-saving measures were attempted on scene; however, the child succumbed to the injuries and was pronounced deceased by the Estill County Coroner, Jimmy Wise. Foul play is not suspected. 

The investigation is being conducted by Detective David Hobbs. He was assisted on scene by KSP personnel, Estill County Sheriffs' Office, Estill County EMS and Estill County Coroner. 

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