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A 16-year-old boy who was skipping school with friends in an abandoned house was fatally shot Wednesday afternoon, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

The shooting took place in the 12800 block of Flagstaff Lane. Deputies responded to the report around 1:18 p.m.

Investigators say the boy and three other teenagers were playing with a handgun when the gun was accidentally fired.

The 16-year-old was shot in the chest and, investigators said, one of the other teens admitted to handling the gun when it discharged.

The teen was rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

The three other juveniles were released and the shooting is under investigation.