A 13-year-old boy accidentally shot his five-year-old brother with an air rifle while playing in a garden in Odolanów, leaving the younger child hospitalized after emergency surgery.
The Incident in the Garden
According to preliminary police findings, the 13-year-old boy was shooting an air rifle at a target in the garden when his five-year-old brother accidentally ran into the line of fire. The younger child was struck in the lower abdomen area.
Medical Status and Investigation
The victim was transported to a hospital where he underwent surgery; he is currently reported to be in stable condition. Police from Ostrów Wielkopolski secured the weapon, which does not require a permit, and confirmed that the parents were sober at the time of the incident.
Legal Context and Follow-up
Authorities have confirmed there is no history of domestic violence at the residence. The incident has been reported to the family and juvenile court in Ostrów Wielkopolski, with investigators treating the event as an unfortunate accident.
