VIDEO: 17-year-old Pueblo boy dies playing Russian Roulette

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PUEBLO, CO – Police in Pueblo say a 17-year-old boy is dead after playing Russian Roulette with a revolver.

A number of juveniles were at the address at the time of the incident Monday night. Witnesses say the victim was playing Russian Roulette with a single bullet in the cylinder. He played the game over a period of time until the weapon fired and he received the fatal wound.

His name has not been released. He was still breathing when police arrived, but he died at the hospital.

Authorities say its unclear where the gun came from, or whose home it was. The weapon has not been recovered.