NORCROSS, Ga. - The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating after an accidental shooting left a 12-year-old boy dead inside his home.
It happened in the 4900 block of Appaloosa Trail in Norcross just before 6 p.m. Friday.
Police told FOX 5 News the 12-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy were playing in the garage at the time. The 12-year-old was handling the gun when it went off, according to investigators. The boy’s mother heard the shots and ran to the garage.
Detectives say the gun is normally kept in a safe and secure location and they don't expect any charges to be filed.
The name of the child has not yet been released.
However, the boy's parents, relatives, friends and neighbors gathered at the house.
Two ministers also arrived at the home to pray for the mourning group.