Selfie attempt claims a life in the US

An American has lost his life while trying to take a selfie.

The 19-year-old was attempting to take a photo of himself while holding a gun to his head, when the weapon went off and he was killed in Texas on Tuesday.

A 19-year-old trying to take an Instagram selfie died Tuesday.

The Houston Police Department confirmed the death to KHOU-TV.

Police say Deleon Smith was taking photos of his cousin and himself, according to KTRK-TV.

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