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Hérin: 12-year-old boy dies following gunshot wound at home
A 12-year-old boy died on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, following a gunshot wound at his home in Hérin, near Valenciennes in the Nord department of France.
Emergency responders arrived at the residence in a quiet neighborhood late in the day to find the child in cardiopulmonary arrest after sustaining a wound to the face or head. Despite resuscitation efforts, the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation has been opened to determine the exact circumstances of the incident. Authorities are working to establish how the child gained access to a firearm and the conditions under which the shot was fired. Preliminary findings indicate that no individuals outside of the household appear to be involved in the incident.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] A 12-year-old boy died at his family home in Hérin on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. www.nordlittoral.fr · actu.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The child was injured by a gunshot to the face or head. www.nordlittoral.fr · actu.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Initial findings suggest no outside person was involved. www.nordlittoral.fr · actu.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Upon arrival, the boy was in cardiopulmonary arrest. www.nordlittoral.fr · actu.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Mayor of Hérin, Florent Pasek, described the event as a terrible tragedy for the commune. www.nordlittoral.fr · actu.fr