NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 15-year-old is facing charges after a 12-year-old was shot at a Nashville apartment complex on Thursday.
The 12-year-old girl was shot at the Sudekum apartments around 1 a.m.
Officials are now saying the shooting was accidental and self-inflicted.
According to investigators, the child was handling a teenager's handgun when a shot was fired.
Police say the 12-year-old girl passed away on Friday.
That 15-year-old, who police say brought the gun, is being charged with unlawful gun possession and evidence tampering.
This is an active, breaking news investigation. We will update as we receive more information.
