A 13-year-old Carter County boy was airlifted to a local hospital after authorities said he was shot in the neck.On Saturday afternoon, Carter County sheriff’s deputies responded to 123 Herman Peters Road, in Carter County’s Stoney Creek community, after receiving a call that the boy had been shot.According to Sheriff Chris Mathes, who was at the scene, the boy was shot after he and his brother found a pistol.“Thirteen- and 14-year-old juvenile brothers had apparently gotten a handgun that was buried in a closet … and were looking at it,” Mathes said. “The 13-year-old boy was shot in the neck. From what I understand, it was in the neck and it came out of his shoulder.”Mountain States Health Alliance’s Wings Air Rescue was called to the scene, and, after their arrival, took the boy to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment.“It’s my understanding that he’s in fair condition,” Mathes said.Mathes said the circumstances surrounding the shooting had yet to be determined. He and his deputies remained at the scene to continue the investigation.“Whether it was accidental, or he shot himself, or there was an altercation, I don’t know,” Mathes said. “We’re trying to sort through that.”Check back here for more details on this story as they emerge.
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