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\nLouisville Metro Police are investigating after an 8-year-old was shot to death on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\nLouisville Metro Police are investigating after an 8-year-old was shot to death on Saturday.<\/p>\n
Officers responded to a call at around 10:30 p.m. of a shooting in the 6900 block of Bardstown Road, on November 8.<\/p>\n
At the scene, officers found an 8-year-old with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. The child was declared dead at the scene.<\/p>\n
LMPD\u2019s Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.<\/p>\n
Police say it is too early to determine if the incident was accidental or intentional, or if charges will be filed.
\nSource: WAVE<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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