Brooklyn, New York – A 12-year-old boy is facing charges of manslaughter and homicide after the fatal shooting of his teenage cousin in Brooklyn. The tragic incident, which took place on Sunday, prompted a swift response from the New York Police Department.
According to reports, the shooting occurred around 10:24 a.m. when authorities received a call about a person who had been shot. While police have not officially confirmed the relationship between the victim and the shooter, sources have indicated that the two individuals are cousins.
Reports from WNBC and WPIX suggest that the boys were playing with a gun when the teenager was shot. The victim, identified as 14-year-old Josai Guy, was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to the chest and was rushed to Brookdale University Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
The 12-year-old suspect, whose name has not been released by authorities, was charged on the same day with manslaughter, recklessly causing death, criminal negligent homicide, and criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree. The young victim was described by neighbors as a good child who enjoyed playing with friends at local basketball courts.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unsupervised access to firearms among children and the devastating consequences that can arise. As the community mourns the loss of a young life, authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events leading up to the tragic incident.