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Dad accidentally shoots 14-yr-old son to death

Associated Press reports that a statement from police in Sarasota, Florida claim that the suspect, William Brumby was with his 24-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter at the time the accident reportedly took place on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Stephen Brumby

Associated Press reports that a statement from police in Sarasota, Florida claim that the suspect, William Brumby was with his 24-year-old son and 12-year-old daughter at the time the accident reportedly took place on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

Eye witness accounts reveal that Brumby had fired a round, with the spent shell casing bouncing of the wall to fall on the back of his shirt.

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In a bid to get rid of the hot shell casing, Brumby whose hand was still on the handgun's trigger, inadvertently pointed the gun at his son identified as Stephen.

the teenager was reportedly rushed to Sarasota Memorial Hospital where he later died as a result of the injuries he sustained.

Following a review of a video of the shooting, the police have reveled that they would be carrying out further investigations as well as talking with witnesses but charges are yet to be files against Brumby.

May his soul rest in peace.

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