Five-Year-Old Boy Fighting for Life After Sibling Accidentally Shoots Him with Pellet Gun
A heartbreaking accident in North London has left a five-year-old boy fighting for his life. The young lad was shot in the chest with a pellet gun by his six-year-old sibling while they played in their garden in the London Borough of Enfield.
Tragic Garden Incident
The incident happened just before 3.30pm on Friday, May 31. According to a Met Police spokesman, the five-year-old suffered a serious chest injury when the pellet gun was mistakenly discharged by his older sibling.
Air Ambulance Rushes Boy to Hospital
An air ambulance was swiftly called to the scene, flying the injured child to a hospital in East London. As of this morning, the boy remains in critical condition.
The tragic event unfolded while the children were playing with other youngsters in the garden, highlighting the dangers of accessible firearms, even toys.
