Teen shot in neck after ‘playing with a pistol’ dies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 15-year-old with a critical neck wound after “playing with a pistol” on Friday afternoon has died, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD).

Brentley Delancy was visiting a 16-year-old on British Woods Drive when the two “began to handle and play with a semi-automatic pistol” belonging to an 18-year-old.

The 16-year-old reportedly provided first aid until an ambulance arrived and transported Delancy to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).

Delancy died on Sunday night. MNPD added that their youth services division is leading an investigation into the shooting, including how the teens had access to the gun.

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