BATON ROUGE — Two 13-year-old boys were arrested after another 13-year-old boy was killed in an accidental shooting in the Gardere Lane area.

Around 8:38 p.m. Sunday, East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of a missing 13-year-old. The boy's family later found him dead around 3:40 a.m. Monday in a field behind Saint Croix Avenue.

Detectives say the boy, Joshua Bonilla Ortega, and two other teenagers were playing with a handgun and taking pictures when the gun fired. Officials said the two other boys left the scene without seeking help.

Both boys were arrested on charges that include illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and failure to seek assistance. One was also charged with negligent homicide in the boy's death, and the other was charged with obstruction of justice.

Neighbors near the wooded area between the dead end of Saint Croix Avenue and Ben Burge Park say the area is usually quiet.

“You don't hear no one really hearing any noise unless it's like loud music coming down the street, four-wheelers, dirt bikes, kids playing outside,” resident Joshua Williams said.

“It's mind-boggling and it's heartbreaking because now a 13-year-old is not going to be able to see senior prom or junior prom or go to his last high school, go to college, you know? It's heartbreaking because it's sad,” he said.

Williams and other residents told WBRZ they believe guns should never be in the hands of children and should be put away at all times.

“These youngsters today, you know, they have access to more weapons than we do,” resident Vercy Carter said. “But we need to get some control over that.”

WBRZ spoke with Joshua's mother who said he was a calm teen who didn’t have problems with anyone. His mother said he was happiest when he was playing soccer. He was a student at Westdale Middle School.

On Monday, the school released the following statement:

"Joshua was a valued member of our Westdale family. He was loved by many, and his presence will be deeply missed by his classmates, teachers, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Our hearts are with Joshua’s family during this incredibly difficult time, as well as with all those who knew and loved him. We ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers."

School officials said I CARE will remain on campus to provide support to students and staff.