A 14-year-old boy was in extremely critical condition after accidentally shooting himself Tuesday, Phoenix police said.

The shooting happened near 19th and Southern avenues, police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said.

The boy was transported to an area hospital for treatment.

No further details were immediately available.

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