Police identify boy, 5, shot dead by older brother

BELLEVILLE, Ill. — Police in southwestern Illinois have identified a 5-year-old Belleville boy who was accidentally shot in the head with a shotgun fired by his 10-year-old brother.

Belleville police say Kaden Mallory was killed Wednesday night at his home, and they’re still trying to figure out how the siblings got access to the weapon.

Authorities say the boys’ parents had left them at home with an adult babysitter, who was in another room when the shooting happened.

Authorities were called to the home, and Kaden was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Chief Bill Clay says the 10-year-old boy has been questioned and the boys’ parents are cooperating with the investigation.