A tragic incident occurred in Afonso Bezerra, in the Western region of Rio Grande do Norte, where a 6-year-old girl was accidentally shot in the face by her 8-year-old brother. The accident happened when the two children entered their uncle's house and discovered a shotgun. While playing, the boy accidentally triggered the firearm, wounding his sister. The police have been involved and are currently investigating how the children accessed the weapon.

Following the shooting, emergency services were called, and the girl was transported to the Hospital Monsenhor Walfredo Gurgel in Natal. Local reports indicate that she was injured with fragments from the blast affecting her ear and a portion of the projectile lodged in her head. Medical personnel have assessed her condition as stable, and she remains under observation as they consider whether surgery is necessary.

This incident raises serious concerns about firearm safety in households, particularly those with children, and underscores the necessity for stringent regulations to prevent unauthorized access to weapons. The local community is likely to reflect on this tragedy and the implications for child safety regulations and gun ownership laws in Brazil.