In the USA, a 10-year-old boy from Pennsylvania accidentally killed his older brother by

him with a gun.

This is reported by 6abc Action News.

On the day of the tragedy, the children and their parents came to visit their relatives.

When the family entered the house, the 24-year-old cousin put the weapon in a box in the basement of the house.

However, the children started playing while the parents were distracted and went directly to the basement.

When the shot rang out, it was clear that the children had picked up a gun.

The younger brother shot the elder.

The boy was taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries.

The incident is considered an accident.

According to the district attorney, neither the victim's ten-year-old brother nor the 24-year-old relative will be charged.

"It can be argued that the weapon should have been put in a box and locked. However, the owner did not want the boys to see the gun and acted prudently by hiding it. Unfortunately, the children found the gun and this tragic incident happened," said the law enforcement officer. .

We will remind, in the American state of Virginia, the manager of a local Walmart Inc. store opened fire on employees in the rest room.

As a result of the

, six people died, after which the attacker shot himself.

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