OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Police have identified a 2-year-old Georgia boy shot and killed by his 4-year-old cousin while on vacation.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office identified the toddler to Channel 2 Action News’ sister station WFTV as Brayden Tennyson from Louisville, Ga.
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The shooting happened on Sunday. Investigators say he would have turned 3 years old just two days later.
According to a GoFundMe, Tennyson and his family went to the Orlando area to celebrate his birthday.
Deputies say the two children were in the car as the adults checked into an Airbnb.
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That’s when investigators say the 4-year-old found the unsecured gun and fired a shot.
Tennyson was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive.
There is no word on if charges will be filed.
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