By Terry Richards

terry.richards@gaflnews.com

TIFTON — Authorities are investigating an accidental shooting that left a teenager in Tifton dead.

Around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, police headed to the 100 block of Central Avenue South on a report of a gunshot victim, a statement from the Tifton Police Department said.

The victim — a 16-year-old male — was rushed by EMTs to Tift Regional Medical Center but died from his injuries.

An investigation showed the teen was shot by an accidental discharge from a gun held by a 5-year-old child, police said. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called in to assist with the investigation. No charges have been filed.

Anyone with information about this case should contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Sylvester at 229-777-2080 or the Tifton Police Department’s Sgt. Sydney Greene at 229-382-3132. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or using the TiftonPD Tip411 mobile app.