MSP Say Brother Trips, Shoots Sister in Face in Alcona County

Michigan State Police say an 11-year-old boy accidentally shot his sister in the face while hunting in Alcona County.

It happened just before 10 this morning. 

Troopers say the 11-year-old tripped while carrying a 12 gauge shotgun at his family’s hunting camp.

The gun went off and hit his 13-year-old sister in the face.

She was taken to the hospital with serious injuries but is expected to be okay.