MESA, AZ — A 20-year-old woman has died after she was "accidentally/negligently" shot by a teen Monday afternoon, according to the Mesa Police Department.
Officials say a 16-year-old shot the woman inside of a vehicle near US 60 and Power Road at the Superstition Springs Mall.
Police say the teen "accidentally/negligently" fired a handgun, striking the woman in the front seat. The teen told police he was in the backseat "playing" with the gun when it accidentally shot.
According to police, Elena Hernandez was taken to a hospital where she later died.
The 16-year-old has been arrested and faces charges of manslaughter, minor in possession of a firearm, tampering with evidence, and unlawful discharge of a firearm.
The suspect has not been identified.
