Published: September 1st, 2008 11:22 PM
Last Modified: September 1st, 2008 11:43 PM
AKIAK -- A 6-year-old boy was shot and killed by a 7-year-old in the Western Alaska village of Akiak on Sunday evening, Alaska State Troopers reported.
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The boys were in an abandoned house and found a high-powered rifle, a Remington 700, troopers said.
The 7-year-old picked up the gun and there was "a negligent discharge," troopers said.
Troopers in Bethel were notified of the fatal shooting at 8:18 p.m. It happened shortly before that.
Troopers have not publicly identified the boys. The shooting isn't considered criminal and alcohol wasn't a factor, according to troopers.
The investigation is continuing.
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