The Detroit Police Department reports an accidental shooting last night (Aug. 5th) after a 15-year old was playing with a loaded weapon when it discharged and struck his 14-year old brother. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in temporary serious condition. The weapon was recovered, and circumstances surrounding this incident are still being investigated.
Anyone with information is asked to please call Detroit Police Department’s Tenth Precinct Investigative Unit at 313-596-1040 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak Up. Again this is preliminary information subject to change upon further investigation.
Gun owners are responsible when accidents like this happens. Be safe and lock your weapons up and away from minors and others.