An eight-year-old boy, named Jay Cartmell from Frizington in West Cumbria, tragically died after being shot in the head on Saturday near Warcop. The incident resulted in serious head injuries for the boy, who was transported to the hospital by air ambulance but sadly passed away overnight. The police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities are urging witnesses who may have seen the incident or events leading up to it to come forward and assist with the inquiry. The police spokesperson stated that emergency services were alerted to the incident on a farm in the Warcop area, where the child had sustained grave injuries from a firearm. Following the incident, a man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of assault GBH and gross negligence manslaughter.
The man has since been released on bail as the investigation continues. The police encourage anyone with pertinent information to report it online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit, quoting incident number 135 of September 28, 2024, or to call 101. Alternatively, anonymous information can be provided to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
This tragic event has shaken the local community, and the authorities are working diligently to uncover the details surrounding this devastating incident. The loss of a young life in such circumstances is truly heartbreaking, and the police are committed to ensuring a thorough investigation is conducted to understand the events that led to this tragic outcome.