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Marion teen seriously injured in accidental shooting, police say
Mar. 22, 2021 11:37 am, Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 4:02 pm
MARION - A teenager was seriously injured Sunday when he was accidentally shot at a residence in Marion, police said.
Officers who were called to the 1300 block of Seventh Street around 11:20 a.m. found a teenager who had suffered a serious gunshot wound. He was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment, according to the Marion Police Department.
Police said an adult male was cleaning the firearm when it discharged, striking the teen.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
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