Livestream Turns Fatal When Texas Teen Shoots Friend, Police Say
Police say a 16-year-old is being charged with delinquent conduct/manslaughter.
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A Texas 16-year-old shot her friend dead on a livestream while showing off two handguns this week, police said. Authorities identified the victim as Princess Omobogie, 18, who they say was filming the livestream when she was shot. She died in a local hospital two days after the Tuesday video. The 16-year-old, who has not been named due to her age, is being charged with delinquent conduct/manslaughter, Garland police said. She is currently pending trial at the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center. Investigators are said to be reviewing the video of the incident.
*News Release* 16-yr-old arrested for manslaughter. The investigation revealed that 18-yr-old Princess Omobogie was shot by her 16 yr-old friend who was live-streaming the incident. A gun discharged, striking the victim. The 16 yr-old is charged w/ Manslaughter. pic.twitter.com/ZZm7em5ogF
— Garland Police PIO (@GarlandPD) July 7, 2022
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