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Woman accidentally shot, killed by boyfriend during hug

Officials say the woman was taken to a nearby hospital where she later died

ABC15.com

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Authorities say a 24-year-old woman has died after being accidentally shot while giving her boyfriend a hug Tuesday.

Phoenix Police Department spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said the accident happened around 11:45 a.m. near 87th Avenue and Camelback Road.

Thompson said the woman and her 18-year-old boyfriend were hugging when she became uncomfortable with a gun in his waistband.

Full story: Phoenix police: Woman dies after being accidentally shot while hugging boyfriend