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Police say they charged a 14-year-old in the accidental shooting of a 10-year-old in north Charlotte.
The 14-year-old has been charged with possession of a firearm by a minor.Β No other details have been released at this time.Β The injured child is still recovering from the injuries sustained in the shooting.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Police say a 10-year-old was injured in a shooting in north Charlotte Sunday afternoon.
According to reports, the shooting happened in the 2000 block of Cairns Mill Court around 3:24 p.m., Sunday afternoon.
The CMPD says the child was shot in the abdomen and the shooting appears to be accidental.
The child was taken to the hospital for treatment for serious injuries. No arrests have been made at this time and the police are not looking for any other suspects.
No further information is available at this time.
