Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged a Detroit man in the death of his 16-year-old brother.
Aavaire Johnson is charged with manslaughter, Aiming without Malice, Careless Discharge of a Weapon and Felony Firearm.
The incident happened on December 21 at 1:54 a.m.
Aavaire Johnson was reportedly playing around with his brother, Shawn Johnson, in their home in the 700 block of Tennessee in Detroit. Aavaire reportedly pointed the gun at Shawn and it discharged.
Shawn was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Aavaire Johnson was arraigned at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in 36th District Court.
