Ball-Playing In House Knocks Sword Off Wall, Killing Teen

Really not a joking matter. Just strange.

Josh Hershberger spent the last moments of his life in the same light-hearted, fun-loving way he spent many other moments of his life, having fun with his little brother and sister.

The 15-year-old Brandon High School sophomore was doing something many kids do from time to time, ignoring the age-old warning not to play ball in the house, investigators say.

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Debbie Carter said the teen was sitting on his bedroom floor Monday night with his 14-year-old brother. Their sister, who is 9, was on a bed, and a big rubber ball they were playing with bounced off the wall and knocked down a gothic-style ornamental sword that was mounted there, sheriff’s officials said.

Is English this reporter's fourth or fifth language?

The weapon cut into Josh’s neck and shoulder. He was rushed to Brandon Regional Hospital but later was pronounced dead.

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