PAULDING COUNTY, Ga — Deputies said a 3-year-old shot and killed a teenager.
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The shooting happened around 7 a.m. along Eagles Nest Drive in Paulding County, Georgia.
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Detectives spoke with several people who were in the home sleeping at the time.
Deputies said the child found a gun and accidentally fired it, killing a 19-year-old while he was asleep.
“This is a heartbreaking situation for everyone involved. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this incident,” the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said.
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