ADAMS COUNTY, Ind. (Fort Wayne’s NBC) – A preliminary investigation has determined that an 11-year-old boy who died Wednesday afternoon was accidentally shot by his brother or sister.

Adams County dispatchers received the call reporting an “unknown injury” to a child in the 2700 block of East CR 800 South. The call came in about 3:40 p.m.

The victim had already died when medics arrived at the scene.

A preliminary investigation found that the unidentified brother or sister — also a minor — accidentally shot the boy.

Multiple agencies are assisting in the investigation, including the Berne Police Department, Geneva Town Marshall’s Office, Adams County EMS and the Indiana Department of Child Services.

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said the matter will be referred to the county prosecutor’s office for further review.

Officials are also reminding the public to be sure to lock and secure any firearms in a home with children.