A boy died Sunday after he was shot at a home near downtown Cartersville, authorities said.

Details were limited, but officers were called to a single-story residence in the 20 block of Weaver Street for an “unknown problem,” Cartersville police Capt. Greg Sparacio said in a statement.

The residence is near Clarence Benham Park and less than a mile from the city’s downtown.

At the scene, officers found the juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital but died from his injuries, Sparacio said. His name was not released.

A motive is unclear and police have not shared details about what led to the gunfire. Anyone with more information is asked to contact the department at 770-387-5690.

Sparacio said the investigation into the shooting was ongoing.

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