An 11-year-old boy was shot and killed in Andros on Saturday morning as he and his nine-year-old cousin reportedly played with a licensed firearm, police said.
Police could not confirm if it was the nine-year-old who pulled the trigger.
Chief Superintendent Clayton Fernander, who heads the Central Detective Unit (CDU), said a team of CDU officers traveled to Andros to assist with the investigation.
He said details surrounding the shooting were sketchy.
"Right now we are still trying to tie up the loose ends, so that's all the information that I can give," he said.
Fernander said it was still unclear how the children gained access to the weapon.
He said it is incumbent on those who carry firearms to ensure that their weapons are kept in a secure safe, especially if children are involved.
"We know that any time the approvals for a licensed shotgun are given, the licensee must have a safe," said Fernander when asked how gun holders should secure their weapons.
"License holders should not leave their guns lying around. It is irresponsible, especially when there are kids or anyone for that matter because a burglar can come into your house and get your gun. I'm not saying that is the case in this instance, but license holders ought to be responsible.
"People should leave their weapons in safes and keys should be properly secured."
He warned that there are consequences for those who do not protect their guns.
"If we find that people are doing that they are going to get their license revoked," Fernander warned.
The boy's identity was withheld yesterday.

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