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Published: 2013-02-15 16:06:59
Updated: 2013-02-15 16:06:59

Posted: February 15

Robeson teen accidentally killed by younger brother

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Shannon, N.C. — A 16-year-old died Thursday night after a shotgun he and his 14-year-old brother were handling discharged, Robeson County authorities said Friday.

The two brothers, whose names haven't been released, were playing with the gun in their Shannon home shortly before 9:30 p.m. when it went off, striking the older brother in the chest, authorities said.

He was taken to Southeastern Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

It was unclear whether anyone else was at home at the time.

Authorities said the case remains under investigation, and no decision has been made on possible charges.

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I don't know what these kids were taught but having just gotten three teen children into their twenties I can tell you they don't always (and often don't) take an adult's advice on anything, especially where safety is concerned since as we all know they're invincible.
iknowjack
February 18, 2013 12:24 p.m.
Maybe time to pass law that guns must be locked up in homes with minors. Feel sorry for these boys and their parents. peace2u

you ever notice passing more laws doesnt really change anything?
Crumps Br0ther
February 18, 2013 8:04 a.m.
Feel sorry for the surviving teen. He will be scarred for life from this. Sad any way you look at it.
Slappy171
February 15, 2013 7:53 p.m.
Nothing wrong with a younger teen going hunting or shooting with an adult (qualify that with a responsible adult). Part of the training on using weapons is that they are not toys to be played with. Don't point it at anything you don't want to kill. Even if you think it's not loaded. Sort of like don't try to make that 35 MPH curve at 75, especially if you are not in a seat belt.
miseem
February 15, 2013 7:26 p.m.
Why are there guns in house and teens have not yet been taught weapon safety either by parents or on a firing range. Sorry but grew up where many teens went hunting for deer for for food .
sunshine1040
February 15, 2013 6:53 p.m.
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