A 6-year-old girl died Friday afternoon after being shot in the throat by a pellet gun in her Fayette County home.

The girl, whose name was not released, was in very critical condition when emergency responders arrived at her Peachtree City home in the Planterra Ridge neighborhood shortly before 12:30 p.m., according to police.

The child was taken to Piedmont Fayette Hospital, where she died, police said.

"Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family as they cope with unfortunate accident," the Peachtree City Police Department said in an emailed statement. "No further information will be released out of respect for the family."

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