10-year-old boy fatally shot in Washington Township: police

10-year-old boy fatally shot in Washington Twp.

An investigation is underway after police say a 10-year-old boy was shot and killed inside a home in Washington Township Tuesday afternoon.

WASHINGTON TWP., NJ - Washington Township police and the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office are conducting an investigation after a young boy was fatally shot Tuesday. 

What we know:

At around 2:34 p.m. Tuesday, Washington Township police responded to a home on the 400 block of Westminster Boulevard for a report of a juvenile with a gunshot wound.

Upon arrival, officers and medics located a 10-year-old boy who had sustained a gunshot wound to the head. 

Despite lifesaving efforts, the child was unfortunately pronounced dead.

Police say the child was a student at Birches Elementary School. 

What's next:

Counseling and support services are being coordinated through the school district for those affected by the heartbreaking loss.

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

What you can do:

If anyone has information related to this incident, they are asked to contact the Washington Twp, Detective Bureau at (856) 589-0330.