The victim, who has not been identified by law enforcement, was transported to a local hospital where they were pronounced dead, according to JSO.
JSO Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko, who addressed the shooting in a press conference on Tuesday, said that detectives from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit are investigating.
“The initial investigation determined the two juveniles located inside the residence in the care of an adult,” Stronko said. “One of the juveniles was able to obtain a firearm and fired a single shot striking the victim.”
“There is no indication of criminal violence being related to this incident. There are no outstanding suspects related to this incident either,” Stronko added.
According to Stronko, an adult was present in the home when the shooting took place.
Asked if the adult was aware that a child was playing with a firearm, Stronko said that the adult was being transported by deputies for questioning.
When asked if the firearm was properly secured and whether investigators have determined how the child was able to get access to it, Stronko said that “we’re pretty early in the investigation at this time. Obviously that’s an aspect that the detectives will look at.”
ABC News has reached out to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for further comment.
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