17-year-old hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after accidental shooting in Wisconsin

BELOIT, Wis. (WFRV) – A 17-year-old boy is fighting for his life in the hospital after accidentally being shot by a 15-year-old.

According to the Beloit Police Department, officers responded to a report of an accidental shooting shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday in the 1700 block of Park Avenue.

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A preliminary investigation revealed a 15-year-old had accidentally fired a gun and shot the 17-year-old boy, who was transported to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries. His condition is unknown.

Beloit police say all parties are fully cooperating, and at this time, no one has been taken into custody. The incident remains under investigation.

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The department concluded its social media post asking for thoughts and prayers as all involved individuals navigate this tragedy.

No additional details were provided.