4-Year-Old Ohio Boy Shoots Teenage Babysitter In Revenge For Accidentally Stepping On His Foot

January 7, 2009 11:07 a.m. EST

Jackson, OH (AHN) - A 4-year-old Ohio boy angry with his 18-year-old babysitter for accidentally stepping on his foot grabbed a gun from a closet and shot the teen.

Nathan Beavers had minor wounds in his arm and side and was treated at a hospital on Sunday and released. Another teen also received minor injuries in the attack.

Beavers was reportedly looking after the unidentified pre-schooler in a mobile home with several other teenagers and children.

The child reportedly became angry when Beaver accidentally stepped on his foot, headed for the closet, grabbed the gun and shot the teenager. The child has not been charged.