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Teen charged in cousin’s shooting death

Monday, March 16, 1998 | 4:03 a.m.

The 15-year-old was arrested Monday on changes of involuntary manslaughter, being a minor in possession of a weapon, grand larceny and possession of stolen property.

Reno police investigators said the gun had been taken from a Sparks residence.

Damian Prospero was shot in the head Feb. 16 while he was visiting relatives.

Police said the 15-year-old was handling a handgun and apparently thought the gun was unloaded when he pulled the trigger.

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