A 14-year-old from Washington, D.C. died after she accidentally shot herself while filming a video for social media, according to authorities.

“This is a devastating reminder of the dangers of weapons getting into the hands of young people in our city, and our hearts go out to the family and friends of the decedent,” D.C.’s Chief of Police Pamela Smith said in a statement. “Firearms are not toys or props and they must be properly secured in a place where they can only be accessed by lawful gun owners.”

The accidental shooting unfolded on Wednesday inside an apartment in northeast D.C., located on 1700 block of Benning Road. When officers arrived on the scene around 5 p.m., they found the teen suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body, police said.

She died on the scene, despite officers’ rendering first aid and life-saving efforts. Her name has not been released.

Police, citing a preliminary investigation into the matter, said the girl was “handling a firearm while recording a video for social media” when it suddenly went off, fatally wounding her.

Multiple people, including at least one adult, were at the apartment at the time of the shooting. The firearm has been recovered, police said, but no other details were provided.

An investigation into the matter is ongoing and authorities have asked that anyone with information call the D.C. police at 202-727-9099.