In Kyiv region, a 7-year-old boy accidentally shot a 6-year-old neighbor girl

In Kyiv region, a 7-year-old boy accidentally shot a 6-year-old neighbor girl
In the Boryspil district of Kyiv region, a 7-year-old boy accidentally shot a 6-year-old girl with his father’s hunting rifle. She died on the spot from the injuries sustained.
This was reported by the National Police of Kyiv region.
The incident occurred on August 23. Around 16:00, the police received a report that a 6-year-old girl was found unconscious with a hand injury in a house. An investigative team immediately arrived at the scene.
Preliminary investigation established that during playtime in the house where the family lives, a hunting rifle belonging to the boy’s father fell into the hands of the 7-year-old boy. The boy accidentally fired in the direction of the girl, and she died on the spot from the injuries received.
Following the tragedy, investigators from the Boryspil District Police Department initiated criminal proceedings under Part 1 of Article 115 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine (intentional murder).
Separate proceedings have been initiated against the boy’s father under Articles 166 (malicious failure to fulfill child care duties) and 264 (negligent storage of firearms) of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. The man has been detained in accordance with Article 208 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Law enforcement officers continue investigative actions to establish all the circumstances of the tragedy and the causes of the fatal incident.


Topics: WeaponShootingChildrenKyiv region
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