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HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. — A 15-year-old is dead after what police say was an accidental shooting.

Helena-West Helena Police responded to the 600 block of York Street in Helena at 12:30 a.m. Sunday.

They found a 15-year-old boy dead in an upstairs bedroom.

The mother and other relatives said they were downstairs when they heard a bang.