CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) — A 7-year-old boy was shot and killed Saturday while celebrating his birthday at a home in Charlotte.
According to CNN affiliate WBTV, three others were also wounded in the incident.
WBTV reports, numerous shots were fired near the child’s birthday party.
7-year-old Kevin Antonio Calderon Rodas and other children attending the party were picking up candy from a pinata when the shots rang out.
The boy was taken to an area hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Police say two adults and one juvenile received non-threatening injuries.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Rodas family with funeral costs. You can find it here.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 704-432-TIPS and speak directly to a detective, or call Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, or visit the Crime Stoppers mobile website.
7-year-old boy shot and killed at his birthday party
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