A Mexican youngster died in an attempt to click his selfie with a gun.

The 21-year-old from northern Mexican City, who had been drinking with his friends,was dead at the scene, reported Dailymail.



Ministry of Public Security officials say the death appears to be an accident.



While taking a selfie with the gun, the weapon accidently went off killing him, the report says.

While one of his friends is arrested, the other is on the run.

He reportedly wanted to post the picture on Facebook.

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