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SAPD: Teen accidentally shot by another teen, currently in critical condition

Police say the 15-year-old boy was with a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy. One of the teens accidentally shot a firearm, striking the victim.
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SAN ANTONIO — A teenager is in critical condition after being accidentally shot by another teenager Friday night, according to police.

At about 9:24 p.m., police were called to the 300 block of Dartmoor Street for a shooting in progress.

When they arrived, they found a 15-year-old boy with an apparent gunshot wound. The teen was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

Police say the victim was visiting with a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy at the location. One of the other teenagers brought a firearm with them, according to police. That firearm was then accidentally shot, striking the victim.

It's unclear which of the two suspects shot the gun at this point. At last check, the victim was still in critical condition with life-threatening injuries.

Charges may be pending in this case as the investigation continues.

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