Updated: 1:04 PM EST February 26, 2021
DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — The Dauphin County District Attorney's Office announced Friday that no charges would be filed in the death of a 12-year-old Swatara Township boy who was shot accidentally by his 10-year-old brother on Feb. 14.
Investigators with the DA's office and Swatara Township Police determined that the 10-year-old was holding a revolver that discharged accidentally, striking the victim in the head.
The decision was announced by District Attorney Fran Chardo in a press release.
The investigation determined the following:
On the morning of Feb. 14, the boys' parents left them at home while they went to brunch. The boys "were of sufficient maturity" to be left without supervision, Chardo said.