BATON ROUGE, La. — A 12-year-old accidentally shot and killed a 4-year-old sibling in a Louisiana home, authorities said.
According to WBRZ and WAFB, the incident occurred about 8:15 p.m. Monday on Glenetta Court in Baton Rouge. The East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office said the older child accidentally discharged a gun, striking a younger sibling. The victim later died at a nearby hospital, authorities said.
“This is a terrible tragedy and a devastating loss for our community,” Sheriff Sid Gautreaux said, according to WBRZ. “We are reminding residents to please secure your firearms to keep our children and loved ones safe.”