An eight-year-old boy tragically passed away after sustaining gunshot wounds to his head and face while at a farm in Cumbria. Authorities took a man in his 60s into custody at the location in Warcop on suspicions of assault, which has now been amended to gross negligence manslaughter. At approximately 2:50 pm on Saturday, emergency services responded to reports of the child being injured by a firearm.
The young boy was airlifted to the hospital, but regrettably, he succumbed to his injuries overnight. A spokesperson from Cumbria Police confirmed that the firearm involved in the incident was secured at the scene, with investigations ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic death.
The community is left shocked and saddened by this devastating event, with further updates expected in due course as authorities delve deeper into the investigation of this heart-wrenching incident.