Police say a 13-year-old Utah boy is dead after he was accidently shot by a 15-year-old friendSALT LAKE CITY -- A 13-year-old Utah boy is dead after he was accidently shot by a 15-year-old friend, police said. One of the boys had brought a gun and it accidently went off early Saturday morning, killing the younger teenager. The teen did not know the gun was loaded, he said“It is not our belief he intended to kill his friend,” Bell said. The older boy called 911 after the shooting, terrified and wanting to help his friend, he said. Police wouldn’t say where the teens had gotten the gun, but did warn gun owners to lock up firearms in their homes and talk to kids about gun safety.

Source: ABC News July 18, 2021 21:45 UTC