Five-year-old shot by six-year-old sibling, dies at ECU Health

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Wednesday night.

In regards to a reported shooting, they went to a residence located on Deborah Court in Greenville. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a five-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim as transported by EMS to ECU Health where he later passed away.

Pitt County Sheriff’s Office says that the initial investigation concludes that a six-year-old accidentally shot the victim.

Pitt County Sheriff says no further released at this time. The incident is still currently under investigation.

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