Child shot in Burgaw has died

BURGAW, NC (WWAY) — A 4-year-old child who was shot in Burgaw on Tuesday has died.

The victim was taken to Pender Memorial Hospital by a family member. Burgaw Police and the Pender County Sheriff’s Office responded to the hospital a little before 2:00 p.m.

The child was airlifted to New Hanover Regional Medical Center and died later that evening.

Burgaw Police say the shooting was reported as accidental.

Police say the autopsy was performed this morning by the NC Medical Examiner’s Office.

There are no pending charges at this time and the incident is still under investigation.