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Police call teen's shooting outside Towson High School "accidental"

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TOWSON, Md. — Baltimore County Police are investigating a reported shooting that occurred outside Towson High School Wednesday evening.

Around 9:30 p.m., officers received information about a 16-year-old shooting victim who checked into an area hospital.

Investigators believe the shooting happened on Cedar Avenue by the school, but determined the teen's injuries were as result of an "accidental discharging."

It's unclear whether the gunshot wound was self inflicted.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.