Boy, 11, dies after accidentally shooting self in head

School counselors will be on hand after the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy in Dudley. Police say the child accidentally shot himself in the head Friday. The boy is a sixth grader at Dudley Middle School, but his name has not been released. School administrators issued a statement which read, in part: "The thoughts and prayers of this school district are with the family and close friends who have been most deeply affected by this overwhelming tragedy." Counselors will also be available throughout the week.

School counselors will be on hand after the tragic death of an 11-year-old boy in Dudley.

Police say the child accidentally shot himself in the head Friday.


The boy is a sixth grader at Dudley Middle School, but his name has not been released.

School administrators issued a statement which read, in part: "The thoughts and prayers of this school district are with the family and close friends who have been most deeply affected by this overwhelming tragedy."

Counselors will also be available throughout the week.