The St. Louis County Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of 11-year-old Marshaun Futrell Jr., also known as “Legend,” on Monday evening.

The child’s father, Marshaun Futrell Sr., has been arrested and formally charged in connection with the fatal incident.

According to officials, officers from the North County Precinct were dispatched to the 1800 block of Longford Drive at approximately 8:14 p.m. in response to a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located the young boy suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, but despite lifesaving efforts, the child was pronounced deceased.

During the investigation, police interviewed a 13-year-old witness who stated that Marshaun Jr. had been in possession of two firearms concealed in his backpack.

The witness told authorities that the boy had been playing with the weapons when one of them accidentally discharged, striking him.

A subsequent search of the residence uncovered a total of 12 firearms—many of which were loaded and unsecured.

Police also noted that a 2-year-old child was present in the home at the time of the incident, further raising serious safety concerns.

As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Marshaun Futrell Sr. has been charged with first-degree child endangerment resulting in death, as well as two additional counts of first-degree child endangerment.

He is currently being held at the St. Louis County Justice Center on a $100,000 cash-only bond.

The St. Louis County Police Department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons continues to lead the investigation.

Authorities urge anyone with additional information related to this case to contact the St. Louis County Police Department or CrimeStoppers.

Our deepest condolences are with the family and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss.