Saint Petersburg teenager accidentally shoots classmate in face

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A teenager in Saint Petersburg accidentally shot his classmate in the face with an aerosol pistol. The incident occurred on a tram, prompting the driver to activate an emergency alarm. Police responded to the scene and detained the 16-year-old. The boy allegedly took out the weapon to show his classmate. The girl was hospitalized with a facial burn and a possible eye injury. The weapon was confiscated by authorities.


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