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A 14-year-old boy shot himself in the leg, and was arrested and charged with weapons offenses by police early this morning, said Newark police.

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NEWARK — A 14-year-old Newark boy was arrested by police on weapons charges after shooting himself in the leg, authorities said.

A neighbor told police that a single gunshot rang out, followed by a scream, in the area of Ridgewood and Clinton avenues early this morning.

Several males also ran from the area shortly after the two sounds, said Sgt. Ronald Glover of the Newark police.

Police arrived and found the teenager with a bullet wound in his left leg, Glover said.

An ambulance took him to University Hospital for treatment, where he is expected to make a full recovery, authorities added.

The detectives investigating the incident developed evidence indicating it was self-inflicted – and the recovery of the weapon confirmed that finding, Glover said.

The teen is charged with possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and discharging a firearm within the city limits, the sergeant added.

The boy’s name is not being released due to his age.