Firearms are usually reserved for those who have been professionally trained to use them and are often prohibited from children as they may misfire, leading to injuries or even death.
A teenage girl in Sabah lost her life after a bullet was fired while she was using her father’s pistol, leading her to get killed.
14yo M’sian girl dies after getting shot by father’s pistol
According to the New Straits Times (NST), the incident took place at the girl’s home in Taman Tabanak, Lahad Datu, today (Apr 16).
It was later learned that her father was Lahad Datu police chief Assistant Commissioner Dzulbaharin Ismail, who wasn’t at home as he was at his office at the district police headquarters.
His daughter is believed to have used the pistol he left at home and shot herself with it by mistake. Her body was found inside a room at the house at 12.42pm.
The tragedy was confirmed by Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain when contacted by the English daily and said investigations are currently underway.
“The public is advised not to speculate on any matters,” he added.
Our condolences to the victim’s family for their untimely loss and to all parents, please keep dangerous objects away from your children!
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