The 6-Year-Old Dies After Being Shot By His 4-Year-Old Playmate

Officials say the 6-year-old boy who was shot by his 4-year-old playmate in Toms River, New Jersey died Tuesday night (April 9).

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According to 6abc, “…the two children played outside the shooter’s house most of the day on Monday. But just after 6:30 p.m. the 4-year-old took a loaded .22 caliber rifle from his parents’ home and shot the 6-year-old in the head. The 4-year-old’s mother called 9-1-1 and the victim was airlifted to the hospital….he victim was flown to Jersey Shore Medical Center where he died Tuesday night from his injuries.he shooters family did return home on Monday but did not want to talk...”

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