New Jersey police investigate shooting of boy, 6, by brother, 4 [View all]

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Authorities are deciding whether to charge anyone after police say a six-year-old was shot in the head by a four-year-old.

The older boy is in serious condition.

Authorities are still investigating how the younger child obtained the .22-caliber rifle from his family's home in Toms River on Monday night.

Police chief Michael Mastronardy says the children were outside the four-year-old's home when the boy went inside, got the rifle and shot the six-year-old about 15 yards away. It's not clear if the four-year-old pulled the trigger or if the rifle accidentally discharged. ......................(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/apr/09/new-jersey-gun-control