Coroner IDs 7-year-old boy killed in accidental shooting in Springfield Twp

A 7-year-old boy has died after he was shot on Tuesday, according to police.

The coroner has identified the boy as Justice Jenkins.

Jenkins was shot in Springfield Township, according to police, and the Hamilton County Coroner's Office was called to the scene.

Police said they are investigating the shooting as accidental, though they did not say who they believe pulled the trigger. Police said someone in a home on Arvin Avenue in Springfield Township called 911 for help at around 2:18 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Jenkins was pronounced dead at the scene of the shooting, despite life-saving efforts by paramedics and officers, Springfield Township police said.

Police at the scene said there were other children inside the home when the 7-year-old was fatally shot.

Police have not released any details about how Jenkins was shot, or by whom, but they did say they are not "seeking any outstanding individuals in connection with this investigation."

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