10 Year Old Dies from Accidental Shooting

A mother continues to be in utter shock after the accidental shooting death of her 10-year-old daughter.

Lindsay Thomas says Payton Thomas died Sunday night after injuries from a gunshot.

According to Kanawha County deputies, Thomas and a 9-year-old friend was playing along Pentacre Road near Quick on Sunday evening. Police believe the young boy accidentally shot Thomas, though they are investigating to determine whether criminal charges will be filed.

Thomas says Payton and the boy who accidentally shot her had many play dates before this incident happened, but only at the boy's mother’s home. Sunday was the first time Payton went to the boy's grandfather's home.

Deputies have not released the name of the other child involved.