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13-year-old girl critically injured in accidental shooting, Newark officials say

Newark officials: 13-year-old girl accidentally shoots self
Newark officials: 13-year-old girl accidentally shoots self 00:18

NEWARK, N.J. -- Police say a teenager was critically injured in an accidental shooting in Newark.

It happened around 11:30 p.m. Friday.

Public safety officials say officers were sent to a home on Schley Street in response to a call about a 13-year-old girl who had accidentally shot herself.

She was taken to a local hospital, where she was last reported to be in critical condition.

Police haven't released details about the incident, including how the girl got the gun.

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