MINNEAPOLIS — A 13-year-old boy is dead after what appears to be an accidental shooting early Tuesday in Minneapolis.
Police said squads were sent to a home on the 2400 block of Ferrant Place around 1:30 a.m. on reports of a shooting. Officers located a 13-year-old inside the residence who had been shot. Despite lifesaving efforts the boy was declared dead on the scene.
Investigators were told a 14-year-old boy was handling a gun when it discharged, fatally striking the other teen. There were additional juveniles and two adult women in the home when the incident occurred - none of them were struck or injured.
“The death of a child is always incredibly troubling and tragic,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara in a released statement. "Our investigators will work diligently to answer the many questions we have. In addition to supporting the families that are impacted by this tragedy, everyone must make every effort to ensure that every gun is securely stored.”
The 14-year-old was on scene when officers arrived and was promptly taken into custody. He is being held at the Hennepin County Juvenile Detention Center awaiting possible charges.