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Tragic Shooting Incident: Boy Killed in Windellama, NSW
A nine-year-old boy has tragically died following an accidental shooting on a rural property near Goulburn, New South Wales. A teenager and a man have been formally charged in connection with the incident, which occurred in Windellama. Police and emergency personnel responded to the scene after reports of a firearm discharge.
Emergency Response and Initial Findings
Police reports indicate that emergency services were dispatched to a property in Windellama, situated south of Goulburn, NSW, at approximately 11:20 am on Sunday. Authorities were alerted to a reported shooting incident at the location.
Officers from the Hume Police District arrived at the property and were informed that a nine-year-old boy had sustained injuries due to the unintentional discharge of a firearm.
According to a police spokesperson, NSW Ambulance paramedics provided medical assistance to the child for critical neck injuries. Despite their efforts, the boy succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation and Arrests
In the wake of the fatal shooting, police established a dedicated strike force to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Subsequently, a 14-year-old male and a 33-year-old male were taken into custody.
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Charges Laid
Teenager Charged
Investigators announced on Monday that the teenage boy has been charged with possessing an unauthorised firearm. He was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear at a children’s court on May 16.
Man Charged
The 33-year-old man faces charges of allowing an unauthorised individual to possess a firearm and failing to ensure the safe storage of a firearm. He is expected to appear before the Goulburn Local Court on May 14.