Boy killed when shotgun falls over, fires near Marshall
June 20, 2008 10:06 AM
MARSHALL, Texas (AP) - A 12-year-old boy died of wounds suffered when a shotgun fell over and discharged while he was at a friend's house west of Marshall.
The Harrison County sheriff's office on Friday did not immediately release the name of the victim. A call was not immediately returned to The Associated Press.
Administrative Chief Deputy Mike Alexander has said the shooting was reported Thursday afternoon at a residence on FM 449.
Authorities believe the shotgun was standing in a corner when it somehow fell and went off.
Alexander described the death as an accident.
