A tragic incident involving a 16-year-old boy in São Paulo has resulted in his death after he was accidentally shot while handling a gun with a friend. The event occurred on the afternoon of Monday, September 16, in the South Zone of São Paulo, specifically in the backyard of the friend's grandmother's house. Emergency services were called to the scene, attempting to save the victim, but he later succumbed to his injuries at the Hospital do M’Boi Mirim.

The police have launched an investigation into the case, which has been registered as a suspected homicide at the 47th Police District in Capão Redondo. They are currently searching for the friend who was involved in the incident, as he fled the scene in a car with his father moments after the deadly shooting. The circumstances surrounding the shooting are under scrutiny as authorities are trying to determine who fired the shot that fatally injured the teenager.

Adding to the complexity of the situation, the stepmother of the friend involved has reportedly gone to the police station following the crime, indicating a willingness of the family to cooperate with the investigation. She mentioned that the friend would present himself to authorities with legal counsel to provide his account of the incident. This case highlights issues of gun safety and the tragic consequences that can arise from mishandling firearms among youths.