![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/boy-6-dies-after-being-shot-in-the-head-by-a-nine-year-old-while-at-home/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-16-at-08.51.43-1.jpeg&description=GUN TRAGEDY Published : 8:55, 16 Aug 2023 Updated : 9:04, 16 Aug 2023 A YOUNG boy has been shot dead by a nine-year-old at a home in Florida, police said. The tragic victim, 6, was fatally wounded in the head with a single gunshot at a property in Jacksonville, US , on Monday. 2 The six-year-old died from his injuries after being rushed to hospital Credit: NBC News 2 The shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, has stunned the community Credit: NBC News He was rushed to hospital but sadly could not be saved, Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko from Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. The chilling incident at the property on Shady Pine Street South in the Duclay neighbourhood occurred at around 2.45pm. Police said an adult was present inside the home when the nine-year-old pulled the trigger. They were taken in for questioning by cops as detectives work to piece the tragedy together. The relationship between the children has not been disclosed. No charges have been filed against the adult and police have not identified those involved. Stronko said: "Initial investigation determined the two juveniles were located inside of the residence in the care of an adult. "One of the juveniles was able to obtain a firearm and fired a single shot striking the victim. There is no indication of criminal violence." Neighbours told of their anguish in wake of the deadly incident. One told News4Jax : "It's terrible, terrible. It breaks my heart. I always tell my kids and teach them not to touch my gun." Other residents said the house was rented out several times and they were not sure who was currently living there. Florida Department of Children and Families say three children have died as a result of accidental shootings in the state this year. In February, a three-year-old child accidentally shot himself after gaining access to a gun in Volusia County. Just weeks later, a four-year-old from Orange County mistakenly pulled the trigger and died while picking up a weapon. A two-year-old was then){kind=link}
A YOUNG boy has been shot dead by a nine-year-old at a home in Florida, police said.
The tragic victim, 6, was fatally wounded in the head with a single gunshot at a property in Jacksonville, US, on Monday.
He was rushed to hospital but sadly could not be saved, Assistant Chief J.D. Stronko from Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
The chilling incident at the property on Shady Pine Street South in the Duclay neighbourhood occurred at around 2.45pm.
Police said an adult was present inside the home when the nine-year-old pulled the trigger.