Teenager killed by boyfriend in accidental Greenville shooting, police say

Teenager killed by boyfriend in accidental Greenville shooting, police say
Published: Jul. 25, 2025 at 4:43 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 25, 2025 at 6:15 PM EDT

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - Greenville police believe that a 17-year-old girl died as a result of an accidental shooting.

Police went to the 1115-H Grovemont Drive for a report of a shooting and found the girl suffering from a gunshot wound.

She was taken to ECU Health Medical Center where she died from her injuries.

Police say their preliminary investigation suggests that she was accidentally shot by her 17-year-old boyfriend.

He was taken into custody and police say he has been cooperative.