‘Tragic accident’: Authorities investigating accidental shooting that killed 4-year-old boy

JACKSON PARISH, La. (KNOE) - The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly accidental shooting that happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday (June 26).

According to Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Andy Brown, a loaded gun was left out at a home near the Lincoln and Jackson Parish line. Brown says a two-year-old in the home got access to the gun and shot his four-year-old brother. Brown deemed this shooting as a ‘tragic accident.’

Authorities say the incident is under investigation.

This is all the information we have at this time. We will update this story when more information is available.