UPDATE: Teen Flown To Hospital After Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound

The 16 year old has died.

FREDERICK, MD. (LG)  A 16 year old male has died after he shot himself.   According to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office,  deputies responded to the Machine Gun Nest, located in the 7900 block of Reichs Ford Road on December 26th, at approximately 5:06 p.m.  Upon arrival, deputies found the young man suffering from life threatening injuries due to a self inflicted gunshot wound.  The teenager was flown to Shock Trauma in Baltimore, where he later passed away.

Investigators have determined that the incident was intentional.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Topper with the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office at 301-600-7148, or you can always remain anonymous by calling the tip line at 301-600-4131.

By Loretta Gaines