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Tributes to air rifle death boy Tributes to air rifle death boy
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A five-year-old boy who died after being shot with an air rifle while playing in a garden has been described by his mother as "a bundle of joy".A five-year-old boy who died after being shot with an air rifle while playing in a garden has been described by his mother as "a bundle of joy".
Emma Cooke from Ealing in London, said: "Joe died in a tragic accident and we love him to infinity and beyond."Emma Cooke from Ealing in London, said: "Joe died in a tragic accident and we love him to infinity and beyond."
It is believed Jonathan Cooke, known as Joe, was shot on Monday while playing at the home of a family friend in Fovant, near Tisbury, in Wiltshire. It is believed Jonathon Cooke, known as Joe, was shot on Monday while playing at the home of a family friend in Fovant, near Tisbury, in Wiltshire.
He was airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, where he later died.He was airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol, where he later died.
Mrs Cooke, 43, said: "Joe lit up the room - our little Indiana Jones.Mrs Cooke, 43, said: "Joe lit up the room - our little Indiana Jones.
"His death will leave a huge hole in our lives. He will be missed by anyone who knew him, as he touched so many lives."His death will leave a huge hole in our lives. He will be missed by anyone who knew him, as he touched so many lives.
"We would now request privacy at this difficult time so we can remember our lovely little boy in peace.""We would now request privacy at this difficult time so we can remember our lovely little boy in peace."
'Horrendous tragedy''Horrendous tragedy'
It is believed that Joe was one of five children playing at the house belonging to Bernard and Pamela Allnutt in the village of Fovant on Monday afternoon.It is believed that Joe was one of five children playing at the house belonging to Bernard and Pamela Allnutt in the village of Fovant on Monday afternoon.
Local councillor Jose Green said: "It was a horrendous tragedy for the family.Local councillor Jose Green said: "It was a horrendous tragedy for the family.
"Fovant has never known anything like this, I would say. It was a tragic accident.""Fovant has never known anything like this, I would say. It was a tragic accident."
A police investigation is under way, but Wiltshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.A police investigation is under way, but Wiltshire Police said the death was not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesman said: "We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, but we are not treating it as suspicious at this time.A spokesman said: "We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, but we are not treating it as suspicious at this time.
"A report will be prepared for HM Coroner for Swindon and Wiltshire and we are offering support to the family who have our deepest sympathy.""A report will be prepared for HM Coroner for Swindon and Wiltshire and we are offering support to the family who have our deepest sympathy."