Auburn, Ala. - On July 12, 2024, Auburn Police responded to a call near the 900 block of North Donahue Drive in reference to a victim with a gunshot. Officers located 16-year-old juvenile with a bullet wound in the upper torso.

Medical aid was rendered on scene, and the victim was transported to the East Alabama Medical Center FED location. The victim was then airlifted to Children’s Hospital in Birmingham. After receiving medical treatment, the victim’s injury was determined to be serious but not life threatening.

Auburn Police Department detectives responded and during the investigation, evidentiary developments indicated the gunshot was the result of the victim initiating an accidental discharge. Further investigation determined the gunshot wound was not the result of criminal actions of any other person.

The victim was admitted to Children’s Hospital for additional medical care and has since been treated and released. For information regarding firearm safety and best practices related to firearms encouraged by the Auburn Police Department, visit the crime prevention webpage or obtain a firearms safety brochure located in the Auburn Police Department lobby (141 North Ross Street, Suite A, Auburn, Alabama 36830).