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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