Tragic Shooting: 6-Year-Old Fatally Shot by 9-Year-Old in Florida

A 6-year-old boy was shot in the head and killed by a 9-year-old in Florida, highlighting the tragic consequences of children accessing firearms. The incident occurred inside a Jacksonville home, where the two children were under the care of an adult. The 9-year-old was able to obtain a firearm and fired a single shot, fatally striking the victim. Firearms are the leading cause of death for children in the US, and studies show that millions of children live in homes with loaded, unlocked firearms. The investigation is ongoing, and it remains unclear how the child gained access to the firearm. This incident adds to a series of fatal shootings involving children in recent months.