Phoenix police said the teenage boy was playing with a firearm with friends when he accidentally shot himself. He was taken to the hospital.

Officers saw a pickup with the suspect inside as it left the area and a brief pursuit unfolded, according to Phoenix police.

PHOENIX — Phoenix police were involved in a shooting near 3rd Street and Clarendon Avenue Tuesday morning. According to an early report from the Phoenix Police Department, the suspect is "down." No officers or other community members were hurt during the incident.

PHOENIX - A teenager was shot early Thursday morning in an accidental shooting in Phoenix. Phoenix Police say officers responded just after 2 a.m. on Nov. 14 to 7th Avenue and Baseline Road for reports of a person shot.