MAHASKA COUNTY, Iowa — A 4-year-old died after being accidentally shot Wednesday, the Mahaska County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday evening.
Officials say they were called to the 2600 block of 250th Street in rural Mahaska County at approximately 2 p.m. to respond to reports of someone suffering from a gunshot wound.
Authorities arrived to the scene, and while they attempted to save the child's life, they ultimately ended up dying from their wounds, and were pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the injury was caused by accidental discharge of a firearm, but the investigation will continue.
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