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Boy, 15, Shoots Girlfriend While Showing Her Gun, Police Say

By DNAinfo Staff on January 17, 2014 4:33pm  | Updated on January 18, 2014 8:31am

 The teen is at Comer Children's Hospital in stable condition.
The teen is at Comer Children's Hospital in stable condition.
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DNAinfo/Erica Demarest

CHICAGO — A 15-year-old boy accidentally shot his girlfriend in her chin while showing her a gun at his Roseland home Friday afternoon, police said.

The shooting occurred in the 10000 block of South Perry Avenue about 3:30 p.m., according to Officer Janel Sedevic, a police spokeswoman.

The girl was taken to Comer Children's Hospital where her condition has "stabilized."

The boy was taken into juvenile detention and was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon with a defaced serial number.

CONTRIBUTING: Josh McGhee