A 12-year-old mistaken for a home invader in Florida was shot and killed by his older brother in a heartbreaking tragedy.
The midday incident in Orlando was an accident, police said. The 16-year-old and younger brother were home alone when the older boy heard noises, feared an intruder and shot and killed his brother. Realizing the mistake, the boy called 911.
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“He heard some noises and he called out for his brother and he didn’t answer and so then his brother startled him,†Orlando Police Department Detective Mike Moreschi told WFTV-TV.
“He’s devastated, obviously,†Moreschi added. “His parents are devastated by what happened and it’s just a really bad situation for the family.â€
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Police don’t yet know how the boy got his hands on the legally owned gun. The unnamed 16-year-old hasn’t been identified and has not been charged in the killing. The states attorney’s office will review the case.
“All I can say is it’s so scary. It’s heartbreaking. I can’t imagine what his parents are going through,†neighbor Julia Bracey said.
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