A 2-year-old boy died Wednesday morning after family members say he found a gun and accidentally shot himself in the face in north Birmingham’s Collegeville homes.

The shooting happened at 10 a.m. in the 3000 block of 31st Street North shortly after 10 a.m. Angela Jelks Gilliam identified the child as her great-grandson, Ke’Anthony Jelks Jr. Gilliam said the child somehow got hold of the gun and fatally shot himself.

Birmingham North Precinct Capt. James Jackson said they are not yet confirming the boy shot himself. As of right now, the death is unclassified at this time. "We can’t confirm that right now,'' Jackson said. "We’re trying to determine the details of what happened. "

Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service responded to the apartment, but left without transporting the boy. Multiple family members are on the scene, visibly upset by what happened.

Gilliam said her great grandson was home with his parents at the time. "My daughter called me and told me her grandbaby was dead,'' Gilliam said.

Family described Ke’Anthony as outgoing and loved by all. "He was like an old man in a baby’s body,'' Gilliam said.

Homicide detectives and evidence technicians are inside the apartment. Also on the scene is Birmingham Police Chief Patrick Smith and Assistant Chief Allen Treadaway.

“It’s heartbreaking for all of us, for those who have kids for those and for those who don’t have kids,'' Jackson said. “We can put ourselves in their situation, the family’s situation. It’s touching for all of us. It’s a sad day for this community. "

”For those who carry guns, we ask them to be safe. Make sure you know how to use a gun, make sure you have the gun in a safe place,'' the captain said. “We’re asking people to be safe with guns, especially when there are kids in the home.”

This is a developing story and will be updated.