A Phoenix teenager was injured in an accidental shooting early Thursday morning while playing with a gun alongside friends, Phoenix police reported. The incident occurred near 7th Avenue and Baseline Road, where officers responded to a call around 2 a.m. after receiving reports of a person shot, as per FOX 10 Phoenix.
Upon arriving at the scene, the officers found the teenage boy with a gunshot wound, he was subsequently transported to the hospital with injuries that were considered non-life-threatening, even as the night's quiet was shattered by the piercing alarm of an unexpected tragedy. Initial claims suggested the shooting followed a "robbery gone bad," but it was later clarified that the gun discharged during handling by the victim and his friends, ABC15 added in their coverage.
The area where the shooting took place was temporarily closed off to the public as investigators combed through the scene; however, it has since been reopened according to reports. Further information regarding whether charges will be brought against any individuals involved in the incident has not been disclosed, and the investigation remains active and ongoing.
