Moorhead PD says 6-Year-Old Died from Accidental Shooting Sunday Evening

(Moorhead, MN) -- A shocking and saddening update in a shooting that took place Sunday evening in Moorhead.

Authorities say that several unsupervised children located a handgun inside an apartment in 400 block of Sunrise Circle in Moorhead.  A 6-year-old boy received a gunshot wound from the handgun.  A 911 medical assist call came in, and arriving officers located the victim inside the apartment.

The child reportedly died from the injuries suffered. The remaining juveniles that were present are safe. The gun was recovered inside the apartment, and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Investigations has completed processing the scene. 

Currently, this is still an active investigation. Charges from the incident may come down as the investigation continues.