6-year-old boy hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in the head in Glen Hazel

PITTSBURGH — A 6-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital by medics after accidentally shooting himself in the headwith a firearm.

Allegheny County 911 confirmed that police and EMS units responded to the scene in the 400 block of Johnston Avenue after 8 p.m.

It’s not clear at this time how the boy got access to the firearm, or if the firearm was legal.

The boy is said to be in critical condition.

The shooting appears accidental at this point in the investigation.

A public information officer on scene told 11 News that four other people were in the house, but it’s not clear at this time if they were the boy’s family.

“Homicide detectives are on scene and investigating along with the crime scene units,” said PIO Cara Cruz. “Just a devastating turn of events here.”

WATCH Channel 11 Morning News starting at 4:30 a.m. for the latest information on the investigation.

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