15-year-old boy killed himself due to the fact that accidentally shot a friend

The tragic incident occurred in the area at GWINNETT (GA.) on Monday, December 31.

The teenager decided to show off a pistol in a circle of friends, but as a result of negligence, fired and mortally wounded one of the audience. The boy who brought the weapon, fled the scene, but realizing what happened, committed suicide.

As representatives of the police Department LAWRENCEVILLE (Lawrenceville Police Department – LPD), the tragedy occurred at about 15:00 local time. 15-year-old Devin Hodges, walking with three friends, bragged that he has a gun.

15-year-old boy killed himself due to the fact that accidentally shot a friendThe teenager decided to show off a pistol in a circle of friends, but as a result of a careless he fired and killed one of the audience. Photo: WXIA

In process inspection has occurred an accidental shooting that wounded a 17-year-old Chad Carless. The guy died within a few minutes, and three of his friends fled from the scene of the tragedy. One of the Teens called the 911 dispatcher and reported the incident.

Police responded to a call of shots fired, discovered the body of a dead teen, and went in search of Hodges. Soon he was noticed near the scene. The guy ran from the police and the officers are unable to detain him quickly.

Unfortunately, the young man found no better option than to commit suicide. Devin Hodges was shot, becoming the second victim of the tragic incident.

Police are now trying to establish where the minor took the gun and whether the gun legally. The local government expressed condolences to the families of the children and promised to look into this situation.

Residents shocked as such a tragedy in this region — a rarity.

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