LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A child who died following a shooting near Valley Station has been identified.
The Jefferson County Coroner said 11-year-old Jakari Griffin died from a gunshot wound.
Griffin was found shot inside an apartment at the East Pages Lane Apartment Complex in the 4700 block of East Pages Lane around 6:45 p.m. Monday. Police did say their were other people inside the home at the time of the shooting.
He was taken to the hospital where he died from his injuries.
In a release issued Tuesday, LMPD said they conducted interviews and believe the shooting was “accidental.”
The investigation will continue but no charges are expected to be filed.
►Make it easy to keep up-to-date with more stories like this. Download the WHAS11 News app now. For Apple or Android users.
Have a news tip? Email assign@whas11.com, visit our Facebook page or Twitter feed.
RELATED VIDEO