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Police: 18-year-old shot in head while playing with gun in Hilliard

Witnesses told officers the 18-year-old was playing with a gun when he accidentally shot himself. Police said he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — An 18-year-old man was injured in an accidental shooting, according to Hilliard Police.

Police said officers were called to Crystal Lakes Apartments, off of Davidson Road, around 10:50 p.m. Thursday.

Officers found the 18-year-old shot in his head in a bedroom.

He was taken to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

Witnesses told officers he was playing with a gun when he accidentally shot himself.

The case is still under investigation.

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