Police are investigating after a teen boy shot and killed himself accidently in an incident that happened on Tuesday night in Delaware County.
According to police, the shooting took place in the 400 block of Darby Terrace in Darby, Pa., around 10:30 p.m.
At that time, officials said, a 14-year-old boy shot himself in an incident that appeared to be accidental.
No one else appeared to be involved and, officials said, they are not releasing the child's name as this time.
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According to a police official who spoke to NBC10, investigators are still working to determine the circumstances of the incident and how the child obtained the weapon.
An investigation officials said, is ongoing.
At this time there is no further information about the incident.
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