CASTLEFORD, Idaho (KLIX)-A young Castleford girl was killed when a gun accidentally went off Tuesday evening.

According to the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office, deputies, Magic Valley Paramedics, and Castleford Quick Response Unit responded a little after 4 p.m. to the home. The sheriff's office released little information, but said in a brief statement the 11-year-old girl died after a gun accidentally discharged in the home.

The sheriff's office offered its thoughts and prayers to family of the young girl and community of Castleford.

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