Pittsburgh teenager dies after accidentally being shot in the face

A Pennsylvania teenager died after accidentally being shot in the face, authorities said.

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Alexander Alman, 16, of Pittsburgh, died at 1:30 a.m. Monday.

Another juvenile male who was in the home was taken for questioning by police, according to investigators, after police responded to a call of a shot fired around 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

Family members told WPXI the teens were inside the home playing with a gun when one of them was accidentally shot.

Neighbors said one teen ran out of the house screaming.

Police said no arrests have been made and no charges have been filed. Police continue to investigate who the gun belonged to, and whether it was legal or not.

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