Police: Teen dies after being shot by 9-year-old half brother in Germantown

Action News has gathered new information about a shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.

[adrianamonet]

Once again where were the parents? Every time this happens charge the neglectful parents. Period.

[speakthewordbiblestudy]

Sounds like there could have been some bullying involved considering the older child was threatening the 9 year old with a BB gun…

[laureenphotiades]

That 9 yr old didn't suddenly find that gun, it was there for some time. Guns and children always leads to Death. RIP Young Man, Prayers for this Family. 🙏

[josiedudouit]

At first I thought this was a tragic accident but turned out the 9-year old actually meant to shoot his brother is beyond comprehension...SMH

[dennisriblett]

I used a small crowbar on a bully ...once ...Never got bullied again and His new teeth were an improvement.

[Zee-obpe]

How can kids gain easy access to a gun in their own home? Don’t parents think before buying these weapons ?
If you’re going to purchase it, at least lock it up!

[BabyYoda]

Lovely. Gun sitting around accessible. Parent or adult needs to be held accountable.

[chrisconnell]

Soooo ... We can actually blame video games for this one.

[yourlocalalexis]

sounds like the 9 year old was ready this time, after being bullied by a bb gun so many times! Condolences to the family!

[rhuttrho]

I knew at the age of 9 not to point a gun at anyone.🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♂️

[johnruvolis]

Kids are being born ready for the street.

[emmettjones]

Sadly, the half brother got more than he bargained for, threatening with BB guns, bullying, no adult supervision.

[johnnymcblaze]

They really should rename the place. All the Germans moved out.

[Phuh_Queue]

We literally be out hurr starting to hunt our prey while still in our single parent's muffukin womb, erry gotdamned day” - LeButtMunch Jamison

[hiemmainet.v]

Can't blame no one but their parents

[wadeshull]

In the end days brother will turn on facts we are in the end days....People need to wake up

[shane]

Why do I have a feeling Germantown doesn't have Germans living there 😅 🙃 😂

[thomasinacollins]

How horrible and sad this city is cursed.

[ok.s]

The kid did what most bullied kids wish they could do. Bullying causes internal damages that can be lifelong. No one likes a bully.

[Lyricaldeamin]

Feel bad kid lost life. But parents are to blame