Posted on 11/04/2011, 1:27 pm, by mySteinbach

A 9-year-old boy has been shot and killed at his family residence yesterday evening at a residence on Sagkeeng FN.

On November 3, 2011, just before 7pm, Powerview RCMP as well as local Emergency Services were dispatched to a complaint of a shooting at a residence on Sagkeeng FN.

Initial investigation indicates that a 9-year-old boy was inside his family residence when he was shot by his 14-year-old brother.

The 9-year-old boy was transported to hospital with upper body injuries. He was pronounced deceased on arrival at hospital.

RCMP “D” Division Major Crime Services, RCMP Forensic Investigators, as well as the Powerview RCMP Detachment continue to investigate.