Crime & Safety

Teen Dies After Accidentally Shooting Self In Delco: Reports

A 14-year-old boy died after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Darby, according to reports.

DARBY, PA — A teenage boy died after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday night in Delaware County.

Action News reports the incident occurred at about 10:15 p.m. in Darby.

Police were called to a home on the 400 block of Darby Terrace for a report of a shooting Tuesday night, according to NBC10.

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Fox 29 reports the boy was taken to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where he was in critical condition before succumbing to his injuries.

Police are investigating the incident.

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