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Upper Darby Police Searching For Teen Suspect Wanted In Fatal Shooting Of 14-Year-Old While Making Music Video

UPPER DARBY, Pa. (CBS) -- Upper Darby police are trying to locate a teen suspect wanted for third-degree murder. Police say 16-year-old Jermaine Young has been charged as an adult with third-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy.

The incident happened shortly after 6:30 p.m. Friday night at a home on Ruskin Lane.

Court documents claim Young, the victim and five friends were there to make a music video when police say Young fired.

According to court documents, Young allegedly was holding a gun on a couch in the basement at the time of the shooting. After the shooting, Young later allegedly told his sister that he accidentally shot the victim.

Court documents say Young also allegedly told his sister he wasn't aware there was a bullet in the gun.

Anyone with information about Young's whereabouts is being asked to contact Upper Darby police.

CBS3's Joe Holden contributed to this report.

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