German accidentally shoots dead daughter

- A German man (52) has accidentally shot and killed his sixteen year old daughter. On New Year's at home, he had his shotgun in the hands when he fired a shot. That touched the girl. It was no longer possible to resuscitate her, a doctor could only conclude that she was dead.

Justice and police in the state of Baden-Württemberg have it announced Monday. They speak of a fatal accident. The man should possess the weapon.