16-year-old fatally shot friend while showing off guns on livestream, Garland PD says
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GARLAND, Texas - A 16-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter after Garland police said she fatally shot her friend who was livestreaming her as she displayed two guns.
The shooting happened just before 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, at an apartment complex in the 1700 block of Apollo Road.
Responding officers found 18-year-old Princess Omobogie with a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition. She died from her injuries on Thursday.
Investigators found that Omobogie was livestreaming her 16-year-old friend, who had two handguns.
One of the guns fired, hitting Omobogie.
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The 16-year-old was taken into custody and charged with manslaughter. Her name will not be released because she is a juvenile.
Police said they have a copy of the livestream video and the investigation into this shooting is continuing.