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4-year-old accidentally shot, dies at Riley Hospital for Children

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INDIANAPOLIS — A 4-year-old boy who was accidentally shot last week has died, according to police.

4-year-old Corione Butts Jr. died Friday at Riley Hospital for Children. This morning, an honor walk was held for him at the hospital after his family donated his organs to help others.

According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the 3600 block of North Dearborn Street around 1 p.m. on Aug. 18.

When they arrived, officers located a 4-year-old Corione Butts Jr. with gunshot injuries. Detectives believe the child accidentally shot himself.

No arrests have been in the incident.