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A 16-year-old Dartmouth boy who allegedly shot himself in the leg has been charged.

Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call at about 10:55 a.m. Tuesday on Courtney Road.

"At this point in the investigation, investigators believe the youth accidentally discharged the firearm resulting in his injury," police said in a news release.

The boy is scheduled to appear in Halifax youth court Wednesday on charges of careless use of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Anyone who has information that could help investigators is asked to call 902-490-5016 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).