PHILADELPHIA – A 12-year-old boy died from a gunshot wound while he and a relative were making a music video inside a North Philadelphia home.
Police said a second boy, identified as a 14-year-old cousin was holding a loaded firearm while the two boys were making a video and the gun accidentally discharged, striking the 12-year-old.
Police said the home belonged to another causing, a 27-year-old armed security guard who was legally licensed to own the gun.
The man was brought into custody and is facing unspecified charges.
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