Teen and Man Charged Following Fatal Accidental Shooting of Nine-Year-Old in NSW

Police investigation continues after a firearm unintentionally discharged on a rural property, leading to charges for firearm possession and safety breaches.

• A nine-year-old boy died from neck injuries sustained in an accidental firearm discharge at a Windellama property near Goulburn, NSW, on Sunday morning.
• Emergency services responded quickly, but the boy succumbed to his injuries at the scene despite paramedic efforts.
• Police have launched a dedicated strike force to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
• A 14-year-old boy was charged with unauthorized firearm possession and granted conditional bail to appear in children's court on Thursday.
• A 33-year-old man faces charges for allowing unauthorized firearm possession and failing to secure a firearm safely, with a court appearance scheduled for May 14.

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