A 16-year-old boy has died and an 18-year-old serviceman was injured in an incident that occurred on Sunday in a military unit in Cahul. According to preliminary information, it all would have happened after another contract soldier allegedly mishandled a Glock type pistol, reports IPN.
According to the General Inspectorate of Police, the incident occurred on Sunday around 01:30 PM. The minor was visiting the conscript when the other military officer’s weapon allegedly discharged accidentally.
As a result of the shooting, the 18-year-old soldier was injured and transported to the hospital. Doctors say his life is out of any danger.
The 16-year-old boy went into shock immediately after the incident and lost consciousness. Doctors tried to resuscitate him, but he died shortly after being admitted. According to preliminary data, the minor may have suffered a cardiac arrest.
The weapon was seized for examination, and law enforcement continues their investigations to establish all the circumstances of the case.