HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. — Police in Hopkinsville say a young girl who was accidentally shot by her younger brother has died.
The Kentucky New Era reported the 6-year-old girl was shot in the face Sunday morning at a home on Linda Drive. Police Sgt. Mike Platero said the victim’s 4-year-old brother picked up a .38-caliber pistol owned by the children’s grandfather and it discharged.
No names have been released and so far no charges have been filed.