6-Year-Old Fatally Shot by 9-Year-Old in Florida, Say Police

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During apress conference, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko said that police were dispatched after being notified that a person was shot in the 5500 block of Shady Pine Street South Monday afternoon.

Upon arrival at the home, police found a 6-year-old with a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was taken to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead as a result of the injury, said Stronko.

According to police, the 9-year-old was able to obtain a firearm and fired a single shot, striking the 6-year-old.  No further details were offered about how the 9-year-old got the weapon.

“There is no indication of criminal violence being related to this incident,” said Stronko. “There are no outstanding suspects related to this incident, either.”

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is looking into the shooting.

PEOPLE reached out to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office for additional comment.

The incident in Jacksonville follows other recent reported fatal shootings involving children and firearms. In June, per authorities, a 2-year-old in Ohio was allegedly playing with a firearm andaccidentally shot and killed his mother, who was also eight months pregnant. No charges have been filed in that case at the time of the report.

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source: people.com