Halifax County deputies responded to Bobolink Trail in Hollister in reference to a girl that had been shot. On arrival, officers learned that the 10-year-old girl, whose name has not been released, died from injuries.
Investigators believe the fatal accidental shooting may have been the result of the 'mishandling of a firearm by a relative.'
The Halifax County Sheriff's Office has not released any details or charges related to the relative at this time.
Detectives continue to investigate the incident.