Fatal shooting of 12-year-old boy being investigated by Middletown Police Video

MIDDLETOWN, Va. - According to Middletown police, a 12-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound. Many are shocked, and said they can't believe this happened to a child.

"It’s a shame that it happened, and things like that have happened around here before. You never know what's going to happen these days,” said local resident, Jim Smith.

Police Chief Phil Breeden said it occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Friday when officers were called to the 2100-block of East First Street.

"We had a report of shots being fired at a residence,” said Chief Phil Breeden of the Middletown Police Department.

Breeden said the boy, whose name has not been released by police, was discovered in the house when his father returned home.

Breeden added that the juvenile was transported to a local hospital where he later died.

"Right now, we're working it as an undetermined death. We are waiting on doctor reports and also forensics,” Breeden said.

Police said the shooting that led to the boy's death is still under investigation.