12-year-old boy dead in Laurel County after weapon discharged

Boy was rushed to St. Joseph Hospital in London, where he was pronounced dead

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) — The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says 12-year-old boy has died after a weapon discharged in the bedroom of home in Laurel County.

The boy was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in London for treatment and was pronounced dead a short time later.

Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling says an autopsy will be conducted in Frankfort on Wednesday to help in the investigation.

An investigation continues.

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