New Haven, CT – An 8-year-old boy, identified as Stace Zane, was tragically killed in what authorities believe was an accidental shooting late Sunday night.

According to the New Haven Police Department (NHPD), officers were dispatched to an undisclosed residence at approximately 10:54 p.m. in response to a report of a person shot.

Upon arrival, officers found the young child lying on the kitchen floor with an apparent gunshot wound.

Emergency medical personnel immediately transported him to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

Preliminary findings suggest that the shooting was accidental.

Authorities confirmed that the child was a resident of the home, and family members were present at the time of the incident.

A firearm was recovered from the scene.

New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the preventable nature of the tragedy.

“While our detectives are actively investigating the sequence of events that led to the loss of an 8-year-old to a shooting, what is clear is that this was a tragic, preventable, and senseless death.”

The investigation remains ongoing, as detectives work to determine the exact circumstances leading to the shooting.

Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding this incident to come forward.

Witnesses or those with relevant details are encouraged to contact New Haven police detectives at (203) 946-6304 or provide anonymous tips through the department’s tip line at 866-888-TIPS (8477).