Indiana
3-year-old boy dead after being shot in Northwest Indiana
MERRILLVILLE, Ind. (CBS) — A 3-year-old boy is dead after suffering a gunshot wound in Merrillville, Indiana Monday.
At 5:45 p.m., Merrillville police and paramedics were called to the 3100 block of West 79th Place, near Lincoln Highway. The boy had been shot, and was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
He was pronounced dead by hospital doctors.
Initial reports indicated that the child got a hold of the gun and suffered a self-inflicted wound, but police have not confirmed that information.
Police were on the scene in Merrillville late Monday night. Police tape was strung around a blue house and a white sport-utility vehicle.
Merrillville detectives are investigating.
Anyone with information about the case should contact Detective E. Meyer at Emeyer@merrillville.in.gov or 219-769-3531 ext 354, or send an anonymous tip to investigations@merrillville.in.gov.
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