(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – Officials with the Council Bluffs Police Department, report officers were called at around 1:15-p.m. today (Thursday) to the area of 1200 Fairmount Ave., in response to a possible suicidal subject. Officers arrived and found a teenage male with a firearm in his possession. The teen stated that intended to harm himself.

Negotiator’s were called to the scene, and as they attempted to deescalate the situation, the teen fired one round from the weapon, striking himself in the abdomen. Medics had staged in the area and were on scene immediately to provide medical treatment. The teen was transported to UNMC for treatment.

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The investigation is ongoing and due to the age of the male, authorities said no other information will be given at this time.