An 8-year-old boy in Akron died in an accidental shooting at home, prompting a police inquiry into the incident and raising questions about firearm safety.

An 8-year-old boy died Monday after Akron police said he “unintentionally” shot himself.The Summit County Medical Examiner identified him as D’Angelo Darrell Alcorn.“I think the most important message we want to send here,

Akron police believe this was an "unintentional shooting" and noted that a handgun was recovered at the scene.