WBIW.com News - state

Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

Ligonier Boy Killed In Accidental Shooting

Last updated on Monday, April 28, 2014

(NOBLE CO.) - Police said a 7-year-old boy has died after an accidental shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon.

The Noble County Sheriff's Department were called to a report of a shooting at 12:26 p.m. off the 5000 block of W. County Road 1100 in North Ligonier.

When officers arrived, they found Jaylin Miller dead from a single gunshot wound in the yard. Police said Jaylin and his brother were trying to kill ground moles when the gun accidentally discharged, WANE-TV reports.

The shooting as was ruled accidental by the sheriff's department and Noble County Coroner.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to go back to previous page