A Kentucky boy died after an apparent hunting accident Wednesday night.
The boy, 11, was reportedly shot in the face around 8:30 p.m. while hunting alone just a couple of hundred yards from his home.
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He was pronounced dead as a result of his injuries.
The manner of death remains under investigation. Christian County Coroner Scott Daniel told WKRN that the fatal wound appeared to be accidental and self-inflicted.
Officials have not identified the weapon involved in the incident.
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Due to his age, the boy’s name has not been released.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.