Crime

Police are investigating the shooting death of 5-year-old boy in Dallas

Dallas police are investigating the shooting death of a 5-year-old boy on Saturday.

Police said an 8-year-old boy gained access to a firearm in the Spanish Grove apartments at the 1400 block of Stardale Drive in Dallas.

While the incident is still under investigation, police said there is an offense for allowing a child access to a firearm attached to the case.

Police have not released any other information on the circumstances surrounding the case.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

James Hartley
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
James Hartley was a news reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram from 2019 to 2024
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