16-year-old girl accidentally killed by 18-year-old sister

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A Pike County teenager has been accidentally shot and killed by her sister.

The Pike County deputy coroner said 16-year-old Gabrielle May McCoy died Wednesday night after her 18-year-old sister accidentally shot her at their home. Police say McCoy was shot when her sister was handling and looking at the firearm.

McCoy, who would have been a senior at Phelps High School, was transported to Pikeville Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.

The incident remains under investigation.

By Ken Howlett, News Director

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