After discovering a loaded gun in his father’s van and pulling the trigger early on Sunday morning, a boy tragically lost his life because of the gunshot.
The department of the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office stated that the self-inflicted shooting took place in Brusly.
Although there is a lack of specific information, deputies have stated that a child of four years old discovered the firearm in his father’s vehicle as the adult was adjusting his trailer. The child successfully gained access to the restricted location where the firearm was stored when he was not being watched.
A statement has not been made regarding the identity of this child. There have been no arrests made, according to the Brusly Police Department, who stated that the investigation is still underway.