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Teen dies after firearm accidentally discharges

Posted: 12.28.2011 at 2:19 PM

Pulaski County authorities are investigating the death of a teen on Wednesday.

Authorities said Wednesday morning just before 10:30, they were notified of a shooting incident at a resident near Crocker. Police said they found a 15-year-old dead of a gunshot wound.

Deputies investigating the scene were told three juveniles were playing with and shooting a 9mm handgun with the firearm discharged. A 15-year-old from Lebanon was killed by the bullet. Right now, authorities believe it was an accidental shooting.

The person who fired the weapon was also 15-years-old. No names are being released at this time.

The Pulaski County Coroner and Ambulance along with the Crocker Fire and Police Departments responded to the scene in addition to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.

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