Teen charged with manslaughter in deadly shooting of 16-year-old in vacant house

Four juveniles playing with a small handgun inside a vacant house ended with a 16-year-old dead, according to authorities. 

Around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, authorities responded to the 12600 block of Flagstaff Lane in east Harris County in reference to a shooting. 

Authorities said Wednesday it appeared the handgun was accidentally discharged and the 16-year-old was struck. 

The 16-year-old was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. 

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On Thursday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a manslaughter charge was accepted against 17-year-old Sinardo Cooke.

According to Sheriff Gonzalez, Cooke shot the 16-year-old while handling the pistol. The sheriff says Cooke had obtained the pistol the night before in a car burglary.

Cooke was arrested and booked into jail.

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