Crime & Safety
Boy, 5, Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself: Police
A 5-year-old Shelby County boy has died after accidentally shooting himself at a home in Morris Sunday night, authorities said.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL — A 5-year-old Shelby County boy died early Monday morning after accidentally shooting himself in the face, authorities said.
The Jefferson County Coroner's Office said 5-year-old Silas Holt was pronounced dead at Children's of Alabama just after 3 a.m. Monday.
Police said the investigation has indicated the child found the gun in a home in the 2000 block of Triple Creek Circle in Morris, and accidentally shot himself. Police said the incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
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Morris police said the incident is still under investigation.
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