Teen killed in accidental lake worth shooting, juvenile charged with murder

Teen killed in accidental Lake Worth shooting, juvenile charged with murder

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February 2, 2025

LAKE WORTH, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Lake Worth on Friday evening after a group of juveniles mishandled a firearm, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies responded to a reported shooting around 5:10 p.m. in the 5000 block of Edgecliff Avenue, where they found the victim dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division determined that the shooting was unintentional but resulted from reckless handling of the weapon. A juvenile was identified and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm and tampering with evidence.

Authorities have not released the names of those involved, citing the ongoing investigation. Further details will be provided as they become available.

The case remains under active investigation as officials work to determine the full circumstances of the shooting.

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