4-Year-Old Pa. Boy Dies After Accidentally Shooting Himself in the Face: 'Unimaginable Tragedy'

Mar. 16, 2025

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Ajani Lane

A 4-year-old Pennsylvania boy is dead following a tragic accidental shooting, authorities say.

The victim has been identified as Ajani Lane, PEOPLE confirms, and while the incident is still under investigation, police currently believe that the boy shot himself accidentally.

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced Tuesday that they will be providing the public with free gun locks while supplies last in an effort to prevent accidental shootings.

“Taking five to ten minutes to place the lock on a gun could potentially save a life,” said Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich in a news release. “That’s what we’re trying to get out to the public today, that these locks are available.”

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AGoFundMe pagehas been set up to raise money for Ajani’s funeral expenses.

Nobody has been charged in connection with Ajani’s death.

source: people.com