TRAGIC DEATH OF 14-YEAR-OLD IN SHEMKIR: Father Discovered Him

Details have emerged regarding the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old teenager in the Shamkir district.

According to information obtained by Oxu.Az, the incident occurred at around 8 a.m. today in the village of Dag Dashbulag.

The body of E. Jafarov, a village resident born in 2012, was found in the living room of his home with a gunshot wound.

According to reports, the teenager’s father returned home in the morning and called for his son but received no response. He entered the house and discovered his son’s body. A hunting rifle belonging to the family and an empty cartridge were also found near the body.

It is believed that the teenager may have picked up the firearm while attempting to clean it, when it accidentally discharged. He died at the scene.

An investigation into the incident is currently underway.