LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio — A 15-year-old boy has serious injuries after an accidental shooting on Saturday, according to Elyria Police Department Captain Bill Lantz.
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Police were called to the 1100 block of Melvyn Lane in Elyria for reports of a shooting at approximately 3:37 p.m.
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Lantz said upon arrival, officers went inside the house and found the teen with a gunshot wound.
Medics responded to the scene and provided medical care.
The teen was taken to University Hospital Elyria Medical Center but later transferred to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in serious condition.
Lantz said a preliminary investigation found that the shooting appears to be accidental.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact Elyria Police Department Detective Robinson at (440) 326-1212.
This shooting remains under investigation.
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