Arizona Teen Killed by BB Gun
Wed May 29, 4:19 PM ET
PHOENIX (AP) - A 15-year-old boy died after he was accidentally shot in the eye with a BB gun while playing with a friend, authorities said.
The teen-agers were passing the BB gun back and forth when it discharged Sunday, striking Oscar Granillo in the eye. Granillo's friend was holding the gun when it fired, police said.
The teen-ager died Monday and medical authorities ruled the death an accident. Police said they were investigating, but no charges were immediately filed.
"Most people don't think a BB gun is a big deal," police spokesman Sgt. Mike Goulet said. [b]"But the velocity can be the same as some handguns, and even some rifles."[/b]