Boy, 11, shot in head in Las Vegas


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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police are investigating after an 11-year-old boy was shot in the head in the northwest part of Las Vegas.

Authorities say the shooting happened about 5 a.m. Monday on Pebble Beach Boulevard, near Decatur Boulevard and Vegas Drive.

The boy was transported to the hospital, but an update on his condition was not immediately available mid-morning Monday.

It's not clear if the shooting was accidental or intentional.

Police say detectives were responding and were expected to release more details later in the day.

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