A 14-year-old has died following a shooting in Rock Hill Thursday afternoon, according to the police department.
It happened just before 1 p.m. on the 1800 block of Springsteen Road.
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According to police, the victim and a 15-year-old were in the apartment together.
At some point, the 15-year-old began manipulating and mishandling a firearm, which resulted in the 14-year-old being shot.
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Police said they then arrived at the scene, and the 14-year-old was pronounced deceased.
The 15-year-old has now been charged with involuntary manslaughter. They are being held in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice, according to police.
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