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A Georgia teen took his own life after he shot and killed his friend in a New Year’s Eve accident, according to police.

Gwinnett County Police said Devin Hodges, 15, was showing off the gun to three other pals Monday afternoon in Lawrenceville when he accidentally fired a shot.

The bullet fatally struck 17-year-old Chad Carless, who was sitting next to Hodges at the gathering in a cramped shed, according to police.

Carless died from his injuries before emergency crews arrived.

Police responding to the property around 3:15 p.m. spotted Hodges running between two homes, where he committed suicide using the firearm, officials said.

Authorities said they are continuing to investigate the fatal incident.

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