Central Region: 8-Year-Old Boy Kills Brother With Father’s Gun
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Latest report by Daily Graphic indicates that an eight-year-old boy has accidentally shot and killed his 12-year-old brother in Twifo-Ahyire in the Twifo Atti-Morkwa District of the Central Region
According to reports, the young boy found his father’s gun and, not knowing it was loaded, pointed it at his brother and pulled the trigger. The older boy was killed instantly.
The father, Samuel Hegbige, also known as “Sakora,” is a farmer and hunter. He had returned from hunting and left the gun in his room, unaware that it could lead to such a tragedy.
According to report, the police have arrested the father to assist in their investigation.
Twifo Praso District Police Commander, confirmed the incident and mentioned that the police arrived at the scene soon after the incident. The eight-year-old boy and his father are being questioned as part of the investigation. The body of the deceased has been taken to the hospital morgue for preservation.