Investigators Meet in Teen Shooting Death
By: Patrick Schurr
Updated: December 28, 2012
ALTOONA, BLAIR COUNTY - The Blair County District Attorney began meeting with investigators Friday morning to determine if they believe someone should be held responsible for a teen's shooting death.
They have not officially released the victim's name.
However, family and friends said he's 16-year-old Jesse McElhinney.
They described him as having an infectious smile and someone who could always find a way to make them laugh.
McElhinney's brother said a friend came over to their house in Altoona's east end Wednesday afternoon to show Jesse a gun and it accidentally went off.
We'll let you know what investigators believe happened after they share their findings with us.
They have not officially released the victim's name.
However, family and friends said he's 16-year-old Jesse McElhinney.
They described him as having an infectious smile and someone who could always find a way to make them laugh.
McElhinney's brother said a friend came over to their house in Altoona's east end Wednesday afternoon to show Jesse a gun and it accidentally went off.
We'll let you know what investigators believe happened after they share their findings with us.
Jesse McElhinney Services
Viewing:
Pleasant Valley Assembly of God
801 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona
3 - 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29
Funeral:
Immediately Following Viewing
Pleasant Valley Assembly of God
