A 15-year-old girl was killed in southwest Baltimore after being accidentally shot in the head by a 9-year-old boy, said police.
Fifteen-year-old Nykayia Strawder was shot at about 8:01 p.m. on Linnard Street, just north of Edmondson Avenue. (Police had originally said she was 14.) The girl was found unresponsive and died after being taken to a hospital.
Witnesses told police that the 9-year-old boy was playing with a loaded handgun when it accidentally went off, hitting the girl in the head.
The 9-year-old then dropped the gun and ran away.
Police found the gun, which is registered to a female relative of the boy who serves as an armed security guard.
Police said the 9-year-old could not be charged with a crime due to his age.
In accordance with State Law and due to the age of the 9-year-old, he can not be charged with a crime. Baltimore police said they are working closely with the State’s Attorney’s Office, and potential charges related to this incident are pending.
