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Police: Teenager shot in Southeast DC dies from injuries

The shooting happened on the 4400 block of E Street Southeast.

WASHINGTON — A 17-year-old boy died from injuries sustained in a shooting, which DC Police called "unintentional."

The shooting happened in the 4400 block of E. Street Southeast around 5 p.m. Thursday.

In a press conference Friday, Police Chief Robert Contee identified the teen as Kyle Richardson.

According to Contee, a woman, who is friends with the victim's brother and was staying at the home, has been arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter. The woman has been identified as 26-year-old Shatiya Johnson of Southeast DC. 

Investigators say Johnson has been cooperating with police and believe the shooting was unintentional. 

"It appears that the shooting was not intentional, however, we know that young Kyle Richards lost his life unnecessarily and it appears [it was] because of the negligent handling of a firearm," said Contee. 

The police chief said Richards's death was an unfortunate incident that did not have to happen. 

"Certainly we see tragedies when we see people are negligent in their handling of firearms," said Contee.

WATCH: Metropolitan Police Chief talks recent DC shootings

Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee gives an update on recent shootings that have happened across DC. In the last week alone, D.C. police charged at least ten people under the age of 18 for some form of weapons charge.

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