MARSING - The 14-year-old girl who police say accidentally shot and killed one of her friends will be charged in the case.

Douglas Emery, Owyhee County prosecutor, says the girl will be charged with misdemeanor injuring a person while discharging a firearm.

She's expected to be in juvenile court next week.

"There are dire consequences when one picks up a weapon, and people should be aware of those consequences," Emery said.

The Ada County Coroner says 12-year-old Marcos Jaramillo died from his injuries late Monday night.

Daryl Crandall, Owyhee County sheriff, says the two friends were at a home in Marsing when the 14-year-old girl was handling a semi-automatic pistol Sunday afternoon.

Crandall says the girl accidentally shot Jaramillo in the head. The girl apparently mishandled the weapon when it discharged at around 2:15 p.m. Sunday.

The charge of injuring another by careless handling and discharge of a firearm carries a maximum punishment of six months in the county jail and or a $1,000 fine.

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