7-year-old dies after gun discharges at Prattville home
Published: Jul. 30, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT|Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The shooting death of a child is under investigation in Prattville.
Prattville Police Chief Mark Thompson said it happened at a local apartment complex around noon Sunday. He said a 7-year-old boy came into possession of a gun at his home when the gun discharged.
The child’s name was not released.
Thompson said he could not comment further, as the investigation is ongoing.
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