7-year-old boy found shot to death in Lancaster home

Authorities are investigating after a 7-year-old boy was found shot to death in Lancaster Thursday.

Los Angeles County deputies responded to a home on the 44100 block of Dahlia Street at around 3:46 p.m.

Inside, deputies found a 7-year-old boy with a critical gunshot wound. Despite life-saving measures, he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

The circumstances leading up to his death remain unclear. However, LASD said no foul play is suspected.

Inside the home, another child and an adult were located and are being interviewed by detectives.

No further details were released as the incident remains under investigation.

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