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New details on shooting that involved 2 brothers in Northampton County

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WILSON, Pa. (WPVI) — A man charged in the shooting death of his brother in Northampton County told investigators the gun discharged accidentally while he was handling it, according to authorities.

The shooting happened Saturday night in the 2200 block of Birch Street in Wilson Borough.

Authorities said 21-year-old Thuan Vo told investigators he was attempting to remove a round from a handgun when it fired. The gunshot struck his brother.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Vo has been charged with criminal homicide and is being held without bail.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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