Teen girl killed in possibly accidental shooting, Philly police say

A teen girl was killed in a shooting inside a North Philadelphia home that may have been accidental, police said.

Police responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting shortly before 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, inside a home on the 2400 block of North Colorado Street. When police arrived, they found a semiconscious 16-year-old girl inside the home suffering from a gunshot wound to the abdomen.

The teen was taken to Temple University Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 6:46 p.m., police confirmed.

Police have not yet revealed the teen’s identity. They said she did not live at the home where she was shot but often visited family and friends at the property.

Investigators determined the girl was shot inside a rear bedroom on the second floor of the home where they found a spent shell casing from a semiautomatic weapon, a loaded magazine and blood. In all, police recovered two semiautomatic handguns from the home, according to officials.

Police also said an 18-year-old man was inside the room with the girl at the time of the shooting, which may have been accidental. However, they’re unsure if the girl accidentally shot herself or if the 18-year-old accidentally shot her. They are currently speaking with the 18-year-old who they say is cooperating with the investigation.

Police said there were about 10 people inside the home, including children under the age of five, at the time of the shooting and they are interviewing several witnesses. They are also looking at surveillance video as the investigation continues.

Neighbors told NBC10 that the teen was a nice girl.

“She always says hello to me, I say hello to her. That’s about it. She doesn’t bother anybody so she doesn’t deserve what she got,” neighbor Yajaira said.

This is the second reported shooting in Philadelphia within 24 hours involving teenagers.

On Monday night, police said that a 16-year-old boy was shot in the face while hanging outside with his friends in the Port Richmond neighborhood. He is listed in critical condition and a 15-year-old boy suspect is in custody.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.