Six-year-old Boy Kills Himself After Finding Unsecured Gun

Six-year-old Odaine Hall shot and killed himself with an unsecured gun in an apartment in Tamarac, Florida. Odaine was being watched by his uncle when the accidental shooting occurred. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges have been filed, but authorities are still investigating. 

“This is a tragic incident for a family. You have to understand that this is a family that has lost their child and they are going through the unspeakable,” said a sheriff department spokesperson.

Source:

Brian Hamacher, Marissa Bagg, “Boy, 6, Accidentally Shot and Killed Himself in Tamarac with Unsecured Gun: BSO,” nbcmiami.com (October 1, 2024).