14-Year-Old Boy Faces Murder Charge After Teen Girl Was Shot in Head Inside Pennsylvania Home

A 14-year-old Pennsylvania boy, identified as Nazim Lar, was recently charged with third-degree murder following the fatal shooting of a teen girl.

According to the Upper Darby Police, the incident unfolded on Thursday, May 14, in the 100 block of Springton Road.

According to a series of statements shared by the Upper Derby Police, on Thursday, officers responded to a 911 call of a person suffering from a gunshot wound.

When officers arrived, they found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound, who was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Sharing an update on Friday, the UDPD revealed that they had filed charges against Lar in connection with the shooting , adding, "He is being charged as an adult with Third Degree Murder."

"We ask that everyone keep the family of our 14-year-old victim in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. As always, we appreciate the community’s support and cooperation," they added.

The department added, "Police are aware of the people who were at the scene and are working with family members at this time," the department stated.

According to the criminal complaint cited by 6 ABC, the suspect took the gun from the victim’s mother’s closet, where he knew it was stored, before going to the victim's bedroom, where the shooting occurred.

Describing the incident, Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt told the outlet that investigators believe the gun was fired while two boys and two girls were handling the gun.

A victim told investigators that she heard the boy say "Oh my God, I just killed her!" after the gun was fired.

"What we do know is that it wasn't like this was an act of violence, it wasn't like this was a fight, it wasn't a dispute," Bernhardt added.

"There's no redo when it comes to guns. Once a life is taken, it cannot be taken back," he continued, adding the boy was charged "for his extreme recklessness with playing with that handgun."

"Kids need to realize guns are not toys," Bernhardt continued. "A bad decision, a careless moment has forever changed the lives of our victim's family, those three other juveniles that were there, their families and our entire community."

Meanwhile, addressing the incident, Samantha Myers from Upper Darby said:

"It's a sad thing for the parents, so I really feel sorry for everybody."

Neighbor Ida McKnight expressed similar sentiments, stating, "That's a lot for a 14-year-old, but he has to suffer the consequences. We all know what guns do, and he knows what guns do."

"We all live as one. We should show love to each other. It's about love and happiness," she added, claiming neighbors are planning to help the victim's family.

"Any time a young person loses their life, it's a sad occasion, anytime for any reason. Today was a sad day, not only for the family but for the community as a whole, as a community on this block," another neighbor, Aspara Agyeman told Fox 29.