Teen Arrested After Accidentally Shooting Friend with Ghost Gun
Written by Site Hub on July 8, 2025
A 16-year-old in Rochester, NY accidentally shot a friend with a ghost gun during a mishandling incident early July 8. Police responded to Parsells Avenue around midnight and found the injured teen, who was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators discovered a loaded ghost gun at the scene. Both the shooter and a 31-year-old woman, Deneshia Young, were arrested. The teen faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm and third-degree assault, while Young is charged with criminal possession. The incident highlights the growing concern over ghost guns and youth access to firearms.
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Source: Rochester First
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