Mobile Police say a 9 year old boy accidentally shot his 3 year old brother in the head.
Police tell News 5 the nine year old was playing with a gun Wednesday night at a home in the 1400 block of McArthur Street. He pointed it at his little brother and accidentally pulled the trigger.
The 3 year old boy was pronounced dead at USA Medical Center.
Police say the gun belonged to the mother of the two boys. She told them she thought the gun was stored out of reach and unloaded.
District Attorney John Tyson says charges will not be filed.
News 5's Jessica Taloney is following this story and will have the latest tonight on News 5 at 5:00 and 6:00.
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