Testing an air gun, a man shot and killed a teenager
While testing a homemade gun, Bui Van Dinh (46 years old) accidentally shot a boy standing next to him, causing the victim to die on the way to the emergency room.
On the evening of June 22, Mang Yang District Police (Gia Lai Province) said that the unit was temporarily detaining Bui Van Dinh (46 years old, residing in Ayun Commune, Mang Yang District, Gia Lai Province) to investigate and clarify the death of Byung (14 years old).
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| The area where Byung was unfortunately shot. Photo: NLD |
According to initial information, at around 3:30 p.m. on June 21, Mr. Bui Van Dinh took out an air gun that fired lead bullets from his house to test fire. At that time, a group of curious teenagers from the village came to watch. At that time, Mr. Dinh pointed the gun at his chickens.The family shot but missed.
Then, he approached but stepped on the pig trough and slipped, causing the gun to suddenly go off, the bullet flew off course and hit Byung's chest, who was standing about 2 meters away.
After the incident, Mr. Dinh and his family took Byung to the Mang Yang District Medical Center for emergency treatment, but due to severe injuries, the child died.
Currently, the case is being investigated and clarified by Mang Yang District Police.