An investigation is underway after a boy died from a gunshot wound in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
On Tuesday, Might 6, 2025, round 2:30 p.m., Washington Township Police responded to a house on the 400 block of Westminster Boulevard for a report of a kid with a gunshot wound. When police arrived, they discovered a 10-year-old boy who had been shot within the head. The boy was later pronounced useless.
Police haven’t revealed the boy’s id out of respect for his household however mentioned he was a pupil at Birches Elementary Faculty in Turnersville, New Jersey. The Washington Township Public Faculty District is offering counseling and assist providers for college students, workers and households.
“The Washington Township Public Schools are devastated to learn of the passing of one of our young students at Birches Elementary School. We have maintained constant communication with the Washington Township Police Department regarding the incident. The WTPD are investigating the situation and are handling all communication, as this is being treated as a police and community matter. Our hearts go out to the student’s family and loved ones, and we mourn this sudden loss deeply. We are unable to comment beyond that at this time,” the Washington Township Faculty District mentioned in an announcement.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Workplace is investigating the incident. In case you have any info, please name Washington Township Police at 856-589-0330.
