Juvenile dies after possible accidental shooting in Las Vegas

Las Vegas police detectives investigated a shooting that left a juvenile dead Wednesday night.

The shooting occurred about 7:15 p.m. on the 7100 block of Bramble Court near South Buffalo Drive and West Charleston Boulevard, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Ken Nogle.

A preliminary report Wednesday night said the shooting may have been accidental.

Police said in an update on Thursday that homicide detectives determined a group of friends were handling a firearm inside a residence when a 15-year-old male juvenile shot the victim.

Police said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died.

The teen suspect was arrested at the scene and booked into Clark County Juvenile Hall on a charge of open murder, according to authorities.

The identification of the victim, as well as the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.