HAMMOND, Ore. -- A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself Sunday in the western Oregon town of Hammond, police said.

Warrenton police said a bullet from a .22-caliber pistol struck and killed Austin Matschiner. The gun used in the shooting belongs to his family. The sixth grader died in his room Sunday morning, medical examiners said.

Police said Matschiner was an avid hunter and was at home with his mom when the gun went off.

The medical examiner said there was no need to do an autopsy because it was very clear what happened. She also said Matschiner didn't have access to alcohol or drugs.

Officers and prosecutors haven't released details about the shooting, but they ruled the death an accident and said there were no signs of foul play.

At Warrenton Grade School, school administrators provided counselors and a safe room for students to grieve Monday.

Jason Miller, 11, said he spent much of the day remembering his friend. He said the school has been struggling to cope with the shooting.

"He was a pretty good friend and I knew him pretty well," Miller said. "I walked into school (this morning) and it was really quiet and a few people were crying."

Warrenton police said they wanted to use the shooting as a reminder to gun owners to keep weapons safely locked away. They recommend storing guns and ammunition in separate places and to have a trigger lock or other locking mechanism on any weapons.

The principal at Warrenton Grade School described Matschiner as well-liked among students. The school plans to have counselors available for students through the end of the week.

A memorial fund has been set up in Austin Matschiner's name at Bank of America.

Boy Dies After Accidentally Firing Gun