GREAT BEND- Law enforcement authorities in Barton County say that after an investigation, they determined the death of a 9-year old last week was an accident.

Police reported in a media release that on September 10, first responders in Great Bend were summoned to the area of the Finer Mobile Home Park, in reference to an injured 9-year old boy.

The young man appeared to be have been involved in an accident which led him being choked unconscious.

Personnel from Great Bend Fire / EMS were able to stabilize the boy and transport him to the hospital. The boy died on September 15 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita as a result of his injuries.

A thorough investigation was conducted and there is no reason to suspect suicide or foul play of any type, according to police.

The boy’s injuries appear to have been the result of an accident. The Police Department will not be releasing any further information, due to the face that the subject was a juvenile and out of respect for the privacy of his grieving family.

“The loss of this child is a blow to both his family, and to our community as a whole,” said Great Bend Police Chief Cliff Couch. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to this young man’s family and the many friends he left behind.”