September 26, 2016, 7:45pm: Gwinnett County Police are investigating an accidental shooting involving a 14 year old teen who was playing with a stolen handgunat his friend’s house when it discharged and struck him in the head. Police responded to the scene shortly before 6:00pm. Following the shooting, his 12 year old friend who was sitting near him picked up the handgun, attempted to unload it, and fired the handgun a second time. No one was harmed by that shot.

There were at least two adults inside the home and four children ages five to sixteen. The 14 year old has been transported to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and is in serious condition. He lives in this subdivision and his parents have been notified. Police have learned that the 40 cal. Smith and Wesson handgun was stolen out of Marietta June 24, 2016. It is unknown where the teen gained possession of the firearm.

At this time detectives and crime scene investigators are processing the scene. There are no charges expected against the adults who were inside the home during the time of the shooting. This case is serious illustration of how dangerous firearms can be in the hands of children.