A nine-year-old boy has died after he was accidentally shot.
Emergency services were called to a property near Goulburn in regional NSW on Sunday morning, following reports of a shooting.
Paramedics and police officers arrived at Fernleigh Close, Windellama at 11.20am.
The Hume Police District officers were told a young boy had been shot after a firearm accidentally discharged.
He was treated for serious neck injuries by paramedics and died at the scene.
Police officers have set up a crime scene but have not arrested anyone in connection with the shooting.
An investigation has been launched into the matter.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
According to the 2021 census, Windellama has a population of 413 people, with about 100 families and 316 private dwellings.
Emergency services were called to a property on Fernleigh Close at Windellama, in regional NSW, at 11.20am on Sunday (pictured)
A nine-year-old boy was treated by paramedics but died at the scene (pictured)
Police officers have not arrested anyone in connection with the shooting (pictured)
