NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A 16-year-old has been arrested and charged following a shooting that left a 13-year-old injured on Monday, according to Newport News police.
The 16-year-old was charged with aggravated malicious wounding, possession of a firearm by a juvenile and other weapons offenses, according to Newport News police.
Around 12:45 a.m., officers responded to an area near 19th Street. Upon arrival, the 13-year-old was found with "at least one gunshot wound," according to Newport News police. He is now in stable condition following his hospitalization.
The 16-year-old was arrested around 11:50 a.m. following a further investigation, according to Newport News police. It was mentioned that an altercation reportedly preceded the shooting.
