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13-year-old dead after being accidentally shot by another teen in Hammond home

The incident took place in the 1200 block of Willow Street in Hammond.

HAMMOND, La. — A 13-year-old was shot and killed and a 14-year-old has been arrested after what Hammond Police are saying was an accidental shooting Saturday.

The incident took place in the 1200 block of Willow Street in Hammond.

Police said the investigation into the death of the 13-year-old showed that the other teen accidentally shot the victim, who succumbed to the injuries.

The 14-year-old was placed into the Florida Parishes Juvenile Detention Center and booked with negligent homicide.

Police said the investigation is continuing. 

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