Upstate New York 16-year-old fatally shoots best friend in…
Shooting Terrible New York in terrible, New York: A 16-year-old boy in upstate New York accidentally shot and killed his best friend with a 9 mm handgun before taking his own life out of guilt, according to Onondaga County prosecutors. The victim was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but was later declared brain dead. The shooter died of self-inflicted injuries on Wednesday. Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said the shooter 'apparently felt so guilt-ridden he shot himself.' Further details about how the shooting unfolded or how the teens accessed the gun have not been released. The families plan to bury the 'inseparable' pair together, and a vigil was held on Sunday.