Boy Accidentally Shoots Sister While Playing With Father’s Gun

A devastating tragedy has rocked a family after a young boy accidentally shot and killed his sister while handling their father’s hunting rifle. The heartbreaking incident, shared by a police officer on X (formerly Twitter), has triggered a wave of public anger and renewed calls for responsible firearm ownership.

According to the officer, the incident stemmed from sheer negligence. The children’s father, a local hunter, reportedly left his long-range single-barrel gun loaded and within easy reach in the family home. Unsupervised and unaware of the risk, the young boy, who had been seen playing with the gun on previous occasions, ended up pulling the trigger—fatally striking his sister.

The officer described the scene, stating that the father is considered a suspect in the tragic case due to his reckless storage of the weapon. When confronted, the man admitted the firearm had been passed down from his own father and insisted he only used it for hunting, not realizing his son had such easy access to it.

The child, visibly shaken in the video, confessed to playing with the gun multiple times before the fatal accident occurred. His young age and confusion only intensified the public’s heartbreak.

The incident has since sparked widespread criticism online, with users expressing disbelief that such a dangerous weapon was left where children could reach it—especially while loaded. Many called for legal action against the father, accusing him of gross negligence that directly caused the young girl’s death.

As the case unfolds, authorities are reportedly considering charges against the father, who remains at the center of growing public scrutiny.

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Source: NewsandVibes.com