COWARD, SC (WBTW) – A child accidentally shot and killed a 12-year-old Tuesday afternoon in Coward, according to Florence County coroner Keith von Lutcken. A second child was injured, he said, and taken to the hospital.
On Wednesday, Florence County coroner Keith von Lutcken identified the child accidentally killed as Mason Powell of Coward.
The coroner said it happened in a house on Circle Drive.
The shooter was 11 years old, said Florence County deputy Glen Kirby. Investigators have not released the identities of the shooter or the other victim.
An autopsy is scheduled for the 12-year-old on Thursday morning.
A GoFundMe page has been started for the family to cover the funeral expenses.
“Mason was a child that was full of life. He loved god, his family and friends. Mason was a blessing to every person that ever met him. While playing with friends he was in a tragic accident that took his precious life way to soon,” the page says.
Count on News13 to continue following this story as additional details develop.
