LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. — A 19-year-old girl is dead after she was shot in the head by her boyfriend, according to the Lawrenceville Police Department.

Police said officers were called to a home on Lauren Kay Court at around 1:19 a.m. on Thursday, Oct.9, in reference to a person shot.

When officers arrived at the home, police said they found the teen girl suffering from a gunshot wound upstairs in a bedroom. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel.

According to police, the boyfriend remained at the scene and was arrested. He is charged with one felony count of involuntary manslaughter.

At this time, the identity of the victim is not being released.

“This is an incredibly tragic situation, and our hearts go out to the victim’s family and loved ones,” said Captain Dena Pa

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