Young girl dies from shotgun wounds

QUICK, W.Va. — The Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department said a 10-year-old girl died early Monday morning from gunshot wounds she suffered during an accidental shooting Sunday evening.

Investigators initially reported a 9-year-old boy and 10-year-old girl were target practicing with a 410 shotgun near Pentacre Road in the community of Quick at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Kanawha County Metro 911 was called and said the girl had been shot.

Deputies said she suffered injuries to her arm and chest and died at CAMC Monday morning. An investigation is underway.

 





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