Event Brief
11-Year-Old Charged in Sister's Fatal Shooting
Filed: Mar 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: An 11-year-old boy faces manslaughter charges after accidentally shooting his 6-year-old sister in Petersburg, VA.
WHO: 11-year-old boy, 6-year-old girl
WHAT: Charged with manslaughter in sister's death
WHEN: Mar 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM ET
WHERE: Falls Church, VA
WHY: Accidental shooting involving a loaded gun
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