A Minnesota teenager killed a 5-year-old boy after he accidentally fired a gun while making a video for social media, police said. Brooklyn Park police responded to a home around 10 pm on Thursday to reports of a 5-year-old child being shot.
According to the Brooklyn Park Police Department, the child died at the scene before officers showed up and attempted to render first aid.
According to the Brooklyn Park police investigation, about four to five youths had located a gun at the home, and a 13-year-old boy was handling it as the group of children were having fun.
During the making of the social media video, the 13-year-old boy, at some point, shot the 5-year-old, police said. However, investigators also determined the teen fired the shot by accident.
Mark Bruley, Brooklyn Park Police Deputy Chief, told CBS Minnesota that the incident took place inside the garage of a home where adults were also present. It is unclear if anyone was supervising the children and how they obtained the gun.
“This is a very unfortunate accident that requires a very detailed investigation, which is ongoing right now,” Bruley said. “We as adults, it’s our obligation to make sure (kids) don’t have access to them.”
The 13-year-old was arrested and is currently being held at a nearby detention facility. The teenage shooter may also face manslaughter charges, Bruley added.
