LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An investigation is underway by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department following a tragic incident at the Eagle Trace Apartment Complex near Nellis Air Force Base.
"She looked horrified, terrified like any other mother would toward her babies," said an Eagle Trace Apartment complex resident.
One resident who wished to remain anonymous describes what he witnessed shortly after a 2-year-old toddler reportedly shot and killed himself.
BREAKING STORY: Toddler dies after accidentally shooting himself
"My niece said she heard a gunshot or something like a shot. We were not really paying attention to it because it was just the Fourth of July," a witness said. "But as a couple of hours passed by, we found out that a little baby had shot himself."
The Clark County Coroner has identified the child as Jaiangeles Stevenson. Metro police say the child accidentally shot himself just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday evening. The child was taken to UMC where he later died.
"It's tragic to see something like that," said the neighbor.
Police say this is an ongoing investigation. The official cause of the child's death is yet to be determined.
A GoFundMe started Monday for Jaiangeles by his aunt, Paris. For more information, visit "Support for Baby Blu."
