16-year-old boy dies after being shot in head in Duquesne

A teenage boy was killed in a shooting in Duquesne Saturday.

The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Hamilton Avenue around 7 p.m., according to police.

The details surrounding the reported shooting are still unclear.

Police found the 16-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the head, according to a release.

The victim was taken to UPMC Mercy where he later died, according to police.

At this point, police said they believe the wound was “self-inflicted,” though homicide detectives are initiating the investigation.

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