The victim said her boyfriend started waiving a gun around and accidentally shot her in the back.

COLUMBUS - A 15-year-old boy allegedly shot his girlfriend accidentally Friday afternoon.

Police responded to a shooting at the 1600 block of Walsh Avenue at 5:50 P.M.

The victim, 16, suffered one gunshot wound.

She told police that her boyfriend started waiving around a gun and accidentally shot her in the back.

Responders took her to Mount Carmel West Hospital.

Police arrested the suspect and he is currently in custody.