Eric Perez, a 10-year old in Shelbyville, Kentucky, died today in a shooting that appears to authorities to have been accidental.  “He was just a fun and energetic little boy — he did his own little thing, that’s why it’s so shocking,” said a neighbor.  A police spokesperson added, “[t]hat’s hard especially with the holidays coming up. I’m sure the family had plans in what they were going to do. And now they have to plan a funeral.” 

Police are seeking Treymont Rucker-McKellery, a 28-year old who left the scene after the accident.  The unstated implication of the news story is that Perez shot himself accidentally with Rucker-McKellery’s gun.  Rucker-McKellery is said to be “distraught.”

Source:

CJ Daniels, Tom Lally, Gabrielle Harmon, “Shooting Death of 10-year-old Shelbyville Boy Appears Accidental; Case Sent to Commonwealth’s Attorney,” whas11.com (November 22, 2021).