11-year-old shot and killed in Newburgh

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11-year-old shot and killed in Newburgh

An 11-year-old was shot and killed on Thursday morning inside a Newburgh, Orange County home, police said.

An 11-year-old was shot and killed on Thursday morning inside a Newburgh, Orange County home, police said.

What we know:

The shooting happened just after 8 a.m. inside a home on North Miller Street. Officers arrived and found the juvenile inside with a gunshot wound.

A source in Orange County tells FOX 5 NY’s Richard Giacovas that the child was fatally shot in the head while other kids were playing with a firearm.

What we don't know:

No other information about the victim or shooting was released.

Why you should care:

Anyone with information is asked to call the City of Newburgh Detective Division at 845-569-7519.

Orange County