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Virginia Beach: Police investigating 14-year-old dead from gunshot wound

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A group of teens were allegedly handling a firearm when it discharged – killing a 14-year-old boy.

According to the Virginia Beach Police Department, the shooting occurred on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.

Virginia Beach Emergency Communications and Citizens Services received a call for a gunshot victim in the 4900 block of Almandine Avenue.

First responders attempted to provide aide to the 14-year-old victim upon arrival, but the victim died at the scene.

A 16-year-old male has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, juvenile possession of a firearm, and shooting inside an occupied dwelling.

A 15-year-old male has been charged with obstructing justice.

No names were released.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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