LAKELAND, Fla. – A 12-year-old boy lost his life Friday night after police say he accidentally shot himself with a gun he found at a friend’s house.
According to the Lakeland Police Department, officers were called to a home in the 5500 block of Starling Loop around 7 p.m. for reports of a child that was shot.
Upon arrival, police found emergency medical professionals rendering aid to a 12-year-old who was suffering from a gunshot wound.
The child was taken to Tampa General Hospital where he died.
Source: Lakeland 12-year-old shot, killed after finding gun at friend’s house during sleepover