Teenager dead after ‘negligent discharge of firearm’ in Idaho barn
Published at
GOODING — A teenage girl was shot and killed over the weekend in what authorities are calling a “negligent discharge of a firearm.”
The girl was with two teenage boys cleaning up after chores in a barn east of Gooding, according to a news release from Gooding County Prosecuting Attorney Trevor Misseldine.
“While the three were in the barn, one of the males picked up a shotgun that discharged, killing the female teenager,” Misseldine said. “Life saving measures were attempted and she was transported to the hospital where she was later pronounced dead.”
An autopsy will be conducted Tuesday. Misseldine said nobody has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information that may help authorities is asked to call (208) 934-4421.
EastIdahoNews.com comment boards are a place for open, honest, and civil communication between readers regarding the news of the day and issues facing our communities. We encourage commenters to stay on topic, use positive and constructive language, and be empathetic to the feelings of other commenters. THINK BEFORE YOU POST. Click here for more details on our commenting rules.