Boy shot by best friend dies

The boy died late Tuesday at University Medical Center, a spokeswoman said.

The victim and his 14-year-old friend had been playing with guns inside a home near Hacienda Avenue and Maryland Parkway when the shooting happened about 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Police originally arrested the 14-year-old on a murder charge, but the charge was dropped after authorities determined the shooting was accidental.

The district attorney's office is reviewing the case.

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