SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police say a four-year-old boy has died after sustaining a gunshot wound at a home in Springfield.

The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. on Friday in the 900 block of North Fulbright near Nichols Street.

Police responded to the report of a child who had shot himself after getting hold of a gun.

He was rushed to the hospital, but died this afternoon, police said.

Police have confirmed that the child shot himself and the shooting was accidental.

Officers said the next of kin has been notified.

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