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YOUNGSTOWN, OH – A 14-year-old boy is currently hospitalized following an accidental shooting on Saturday morning in Youngstown.
The incident took place around 11:30 a.m. on the 200 block of East Lucius Avenue.
Captain Jason Simon of the Youngstown Police Department described the shooting as a result of negligence.
This event marks the second accidental shooting involving a juvenile in the city within a month. Simon stressed the need for proper firearm safety and secure storage, especially in households with children.
The Youngstown police are conducting an investigation into the incident.
