Female Juvenile Killed After Accidental Shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – East Ridge Police say a female juvenile accidentally shot herself over the holiday weekend.

According to the police report, the juvenile brought a pistol to Dogwood Place Apartments to show off.

Police believe she unloaded all but one round and then placed the pistol to her head.

As a witness reportedly tried to stop her, the gun went off.

No charges have been filed against the witness.