New Jersey police investigate shooting of boy, 6, by brother, 4

[marmar]

Authorities are deciding whether to charge anyone after police say a six-year-old was shot in the head by a four-year-old.

The older boy is in serious condition.

Authorities are still investigating how the younger child obtained the .22-caliber rifle from his family's home in Toms River on Monday night.

Police chief Michael Mastronardy says the children were outside the four-year-old's home when the boy went inside, got the rifle and shot the six-year-old about 15 yards away. It's not clear if the four-year-old pulled the trigger or if the rifle accidentally discharged. ......................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/09/new-jersey-gun-control

[onehandle]

1. Purpose Accomplished. nt

[joeybee12]

2. Since all gun owners are responsible, this obviosuly didn't happen.

[malaise]

3. +1,000

These fucking people are crazy

[Happyhippychick]

4. Too bad the six year old didn't have a gun so he could shoot his brother first

Obvious disgusted sarcasm tag not needed.