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Maryland Girl Faces Criminal Charges In Accidental Shooting Of Teenage Boy: Police

A 15-year-old girl faces manslaughter charges after shooting a 16-year-old boy in Oxon Hill, in what police believe was an accident, according to officials. 

Prince Georges County Police Cruiser

Prince Georges County Police Cruiser

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The juvenile girl was handling a firearm at a home in the 4900 block of Glassmanor Drive when it discharged, striking the teenage boy at around 6:00 p.m. on Jan. 26, Prince George's County Police said.  

He was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead a short time later.

Detectives believe the shooting was an accident and are continuing their investigation.

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