In the city of Sambir, on December 28 at around 5:00 PM, a tragic incident occurred: a 4-year-old girl was injured due to an accidental shot fired from an air rifle by her 6-year-old cousin. The children were playing with the rifle found in their grandmother’s storage room.
Condition of the Child
The bullet struck the girl in the head. She was hospitalized and is now under medical supervision. Her life is not in danger.
Police Actions
Law enforcement officers confiscated the air rifle, a 4.5 mm foreign-made model, and sent it for forensic analysis at the Research and Forensic Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Lviv Region.
A criminal case has been opened under Article 166 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – malicious failure to fulfill responsibilities for the care of a child or a ward.
Possible Penalties
The penalties under this article include:
- restraint of liberty for 2 to 5 years,
- or imprisonment for the same period.
Investigation Ongoing
Police are investigating the origin of the weapon and the circumstances surrounding the incident.