MASS CITY, MI-- A 16-year-old boy has been killed in an accidental shooting in Ontonagon County.
The county Sheriff’s Office says it happened Friday just after 3 p.m. at a home in Mass City. Investigation revealed a 13-year-old boy and the 16-year-old were at the 13-year-old’s residence. The younger boy was loading a rifle when the weapon discharged and hit the older boy in the back. A 14-year-old boy in the house called 9-1-1.
The victim was taken to Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Deputies were assisted by Michigan DNR law enforcement officers, a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer, and the Michigan Sheriff Association Victim Services Unit.
