Mom Of 4-Year-Old Pittsburgh Boy Who Accidentally Shot Himself Dead 'Lost For Words'

A 4-year-old boy from Pittsburgh has died after shooting himself in the face, according to police.

Ajani Lane with mom, Nay Lane
Photo Credit: *Nay Lane*

by Jillian Pikora & Cecilia Levine

11/22/2021 8:11 p.m.

The boy was identified by family members to CBS2 as Ajani Lane. His mom, Nay Lane, mourned his loss on Facebook.

Police were called to a home in the 500 block of North Negley in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood around 8 a.m., according to a statement by the police.

The boy was transported to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he later died, police said.

There was a caregiver present in the home at the time of the shooting, according to police. An investigation is ongoing.

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