7-year-old child dies in accidental shooting in DeKalb County, police say

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police are investigating an accidental shooting that killed a 7-year-old child.

Authorities identified the child as Anthony Bernard Jones III.

The shooting happened on Loveless Drive, just off Bouldercrest Road.

Investigators were on scene for several hours early Wednesday morning. They questioned witnesses and collected evidence from the scene. Investigators went in and out of a house that sits off the street.

Police have not confirmed details about the circumstances that led to the death.

This is a developing story. Please stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.