14-year-old boy dies after accidental shooting in Louisville

A 14-year-old boy died in a shooting in Louisville’s California neighborhood, and police said it was accidental.According to Louisville Metro Police, they were called around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 1800 block of Greenwood Ave.When they arrived, they found the boy, believed to be 14, suffering from a gunshot wound.Police said the initial investigation shows the boy accidentally shot himself, but did not provide further details.The boy, who has not yet been identified, was taken to UofL Hospital, where he died.LMPD’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

A 14-year-old boy died in a shooting in Louisville’s California neighborhood, and police said it was accidental.

According to Louisville Metro Police, they were called around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 1800 block of Greenwood Ave.

When they arrived, they found the boy, believed to be 14, suffering from a gunshot wound.

Police said the initial investigation shows the boy accidentally shot himself, but did not provide further details.

The boy, who has not yet been identified, was taken to UofL Hospital, where he died.

LMPD’s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.