Summary
An 11-year-old boy in South Africa accidentally shot and killed a farm worker while trying to shoot at birds. The boy's father has been arrested for not handling the firearm safely. The incident has raised concerns about gun safety and children accessing firearms.
Key Facts
- An 11-year-old boy accidentally shot a farm worker in South Africa while aiming for birds.
- The farm worker, a man in his 30s, was found dead at the scene by police.
- The boy's 43-year-old father was arrested and will be charged for negligent firearm handling.
- The incident took place in Thabazimbi, Limpopo province.
- Local authorities emphasize the importance of keeping firearms away from children.
- A similar incident involved an eight-year-old boy who shot his cousin in the Eastern Cape province.
- These incidents have raised public concern over firearm safety in rural South African homes.
