Teen Mistakenly Kills Himself Posing for Selfie with Loaded Gun

A Teen Mistakenly Kills Himself Posing for Selfie with Loaded Gun. 19-year-old is dead, after accidentally shooting himself in the neck while posing for a selfie with a gun. The shooting happened at an apartment complex in the 9800 block of Forum Park in southwest Houston. Deleon Smith was reported to have found the gun then began taking photos of his cousin and himself to post on social media.

Police have recovered his cell phone as part of their investigation. “It’s the worst feeling of my life,” said Eric Douglas, the victim’s uncle. “A numb feeling. It’s like still unbelievable,” said Alma Douglas, the victim’s grandmother. “Yesterday was my birthday. He came to wish me a happy birthday. And then to hear this kind of news. He was starting community college tomorrow.”

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