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11-Year-Old Accidentally Shot, Killed By Brother

Posted: 10:08 am EDT May 27, 2008Updated: 6:19 pm EDT May 27, 2008

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Police are investigating the accidental shooting death of an 11-year-old boy.

Authorities said two brothers -- 11-year-old Jeremy and 13-year-old Justin -- were playing with a rifle when it discharged and hit the younger boy in the upper chest. It happened Monday at a residence on Eisenhower Court.

"I was really, really shocked. I never expected anything like this to happen," said neighbor Derico Byrd.

Police said no charges were filed against the 13-year-old.

Jeremy died at Grady Memorial Hospital.

Officer James Polite, a spokesman, said the parents could face criminal charges. There were no adults in the house at the time of the shooting.

Copyright 2008 by WSBTV.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

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