BLACKMAN TWP., MI — Police said a 16-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed his brother, thinking a handgun was unloaded when he pointed it at the 20-year-old.

The younger brother told authorities he took the handgun into his brother's room, and said something to the effect of, "Do you feel lucky?" before pulling the trigger, Blackman-Leoni Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Jon Johnston said in an email.

Police have not released any names.

Johnston said the parents were at the grocery store and the brothers were the only people at the residence on the 5000 block of Big Rock Street in Stonegate Farms.

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene close to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6.

"This is clearly a tragic situation for the family," Johnston said. "We'll complete an in-depth investigation and determine what actions are appropriate from there."

The younger brother called 911 and met officers at the front door upon their arrival. It is not known who the firearm belonged to, as it did not belong to either parent or the victim, Johnston said.

An individual must be 21 to purchase a handgun from a federally licensed dealer in Michigan.