Police: Houston teen accidentally shot, killed by girlfriend
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Police say that a 16-year-old girl accidentally shot and killed her boyfriend at his Houston home.
Investigators say 19-year-old Jacob Lara and his girlfriend were apparently trying to make his handgun safe at around 12:20 a.m. Friday when the weapon accidentally fired while she held it.
Lara was hit in the face. He was later pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police say the shooting will be referred to a Harris County grand jury.
Police say it appears that the gun accidentally discharged while Lara and his girlfriend were talking.