5-year-old boy accidentally shoots and kills 3-year-old girl

MINNESOTA- A 5-year-old boy is being accused of accidentally shooting and killing a 3-year-old girl, police say.

The incident happened on Aug. 13 inside of a residence, according to authorities.

An ambulance stopped a vehicle that was bringing the little girl to the hospital, and performed life-saving techniques on her. She was later pronounced dead at a Hospital.

The boy will not be charged, police say. It’s also unclear why the girl was shot.