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Goldsboro teen fatally shot in face, possibly accidentally

A 17-year-old in Goldsboro died after being shot in the face Saturday, Goldsboro police said.

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By
Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter,
and
Deborah Strange, Digital journalist
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — A 17-year-old in Goldsboro died after being shot in the face Saturday, Goldsboro police said.

Police received a call around 11:20 a.m. The victim later died at a hospital.

Police said the victim might have been accidentally shot by an acquaintance.

Two firearms were found at the scene. Other juveniles at the scene were released to their parents.

A death investigation is underway.

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