Boy, 15, accidentally shoots 10-year-old brother, police say

INDIANA COUNTY, Pa. — A 10-year-old boy was accidentally shot by his 15-year-old brother, according to Pennsylvania state police in Indiana County.

Investigators said the 15-year-old boy had just finished using the .22-caliber pistol for target practice Sunday at a home on Airport Road in Cherry Hill Township.

He thought the gun was unloaded, but one round was still in the chamber and it discharged.

The 10-year-old boy was shot behind the ear.

Details about his condition were not available.

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