As per a report published in cantonrep.com, a 12-year-old South Carolina boy was fatally shot Friday in what authorities say was an accident during a target-shooting outing. The victim was identified as Joseph Baily of More, South Carolina. The shooting occurred in the 8400 block of Bay Road in Carroll County’s Lee Township, southeast of Carrollton, thereport added.
“It was an accident,” county Sheriff Dale Williams told the website, adding, “It (shooter) was a juvenile. It was a brother. His brother was 11 years old.”
Sheriff deputies were reportedly notified of the incident at 5:14 p.m. Friday.