Funeral held for 6-year-old southern NJ boy accidentally shot dead by 4-year-old playmate
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A funeral has been held for a 6-year-old southern New Jersey boy who authorities say was accidentally shot dead by a 4-year-old playmate.
Dozens of mourners filled St. Joseph's Church in Toms River on Saturday to remember Brandon Holt.
Neptune's Asbury Park Press newspaper (http://on.app.com/16UAe2G) reports green ribbons were tied around nearby trees and many mourners wore green ribbons or green attire to honor Brandon, whose favorite color was green.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Authorities say the boys were playing Monday in their Toms River neighborhood when the 4-year-old got a loaded .22-caliber rifle from his family's home and shot Brandon in the head. Brandon died at a hospital a day later.
No charges have been filed, but the shooting remains under investigation.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Information from: Asbury Park (N.J.) Press, http://www.app.com