BARBERTON, Ohio -- A teenager was killed Thursday morning in an accidental shooting, police said.

The 16-year-old boy was shot about 6:30 a.m. at 27th Street Northwest, Barberton police said.

The boy was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, police said.

Investigators did not release any additional information or respond to follow up questions by a cleveland.com reporter.

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