UPDATE: Services set for 4-year-old who accidentally shot self

The 4-year-old son of a Freemansburg firefighter died Sunday after an apparent self-inflected gunshot wound to the face in a home in the Poconos, authorities say.

Bentley Thomas Koch, 4, of Chestnuthill Township in Monroe County,, died June 18, 2017, after shooting himself, Pennsylvania State Police report. The boy is the son of a Freemansburg firefighter, the local company says. (Freemansburg Fire Company photo)

Bentley Thomas Koch, of the 500 block of Ash Lane in Chestnuthill Township in Monroe County, died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono, Pennsylvania State Police at Fern Ridge report.

The child, who lived in the home, was found by family members at 11:11 a.m. and they called 911, police said. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, police said.

Troop N's Major Case Team and the Monroe County District Attorney's Office are investigating.

The child's mother, Lexie Antonini, took to Facebook to grieve.

"I never thought I would see the day I would get the news my only son has passed away ... my poor baby," she wrote. "I don't know how to feel. I don't know what to do. I lost my everything. I want to thank everyone for being here at this time. ... Baby boy, this isn't goodbye. I will see you soon I promise."

Antonini's Facebook profile lists her as a firefighter with the Freemansburg and Steel City companies and says she lives in Bethlehem.

The Freemansburg company announced the death and sent support to Antonini via Facebook.

"Today we are deeply saddened by the loss of one of our own children here at Freemansburg Fire Company," the post begins. "Today one of our firefighters lost a child, and all of us here are at a loss.

"Bentley was a light like no other around our station, always making people smile, he will forever be one of our 12 boys.

"Lexi, no words can express how deeply sorry we all are for your loss. We want to send our deepest condolences to the entire family during this horrible time. Please know the entire Freemansburg Family is here for you all!"

Antonini thanked the company for its support.

"You guys are family," she wrote. "My son is forever in my heart."

Borough fire Capt. Brett Buskirk added photos of the boy to Facebook, saying they were among his favorites.

"I'm glad I was able to be a influence in your life even if it were for a short time," he wrote. "I love you little man, that'll never change. This is isn't our final farewell, I will see you soon bubba."

An online fundraiser is attempting to collect $5,000 to pay for the boy's funeral expenses. The fundraiser lists the child's father as Ryan Koch.

State Trooper David Peters said the weapon was recovered but it won't be known until at least after the autopsy how the child got hold of the gun.

As a reminder, Peters said it is best to have guns secured in safes, by locks or by taking them apart.

County Coroner Bob Allen said the cause and manner of the boy's death are pending the autopsy.

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