“The two juveniles were home alone when the 12 year-old boy went into his parent’s bedroom and retrieved his father’s AR-15 style rifle,” said Matt Nicholass with LMPD. “The boy brought the rifle into the living area of the home and began manipulating the gun. The rifle accidentally discharged and struck his 17 year-old sister in the shoulder while she was lying on the couch watching television.”Would someone explain to me how charges could be uncertain in a case like this? In California of all places, doesn't a case like this violate some laws?
The 17 year-old victim was transported to the hospital by the paramedics for treatment. Her injuries are not life-threatening.
"This is still an ongoing investigation at this time and we are uncertain if charges will be filed,” Nicholass concluded.
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