Teen dies after accidental shooting

A 17 year old died after being shot around 6:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 44 Fourth Street in Concord. ”The preliminary investigation has shown this incident to be an accident. An individual in an adjacent room is believed to have dropped a firearm causing it to discharge through a wall striking the victim. The investigation into this matter is ongoing,” said the Pike County Sheriff’s Office press release. A seventeen year old male was shot while inside the residence. He was transported for medical treatment but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries.The Sheriff’s office press release stated the names of those involved will not be released at this time.