A tragic accident occurred in San Felice del Benaco.
A 15-year-old girl was believed to have been shot by her 13-year-old brother.
San Felice del Benaco - Lake Garda is a popular holiday destination in Italy for many people *.
On Saturday afternoon (October 16), however, a tragic accident occurred on the west bank of the lake.
A 15 year old girl died in San Felice del Benaco.
She was fatally injured by a gunshot.
Disaster on Lake Garda: 15-year-old girl shot
According to Italian media reports, the girl's 13-year-old brother fired the shot.
The Carabinieri in Brescia confirmed on Sunday (October 17) that the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in the village on the west bank of Lake Garda *.
The 13-year-old is reported to have accidentally activated the gun.
At first the suspicion fell on the girl's father.
However, he said on Sunday night that the boy had shot, as the Ansa news agency reported on Sunday.
The boy is therefore not at fault.
The father is being investigated for failure to supervise his weapons.
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