Police in East Chicago, Indiana, on Monday apprehended a 14-year-old suspect who accidentally shot an 11-year-old boy inside a home, according to authorities.
At around 1:30 p.m., police were informed about a shooting that occurred in the 3900 block of Butternut Street. Officers who responded to the scene located the 11-year-old victim inside the residence, suffering from a single gunshot wound to the abdomen, according to a news release.
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WATCH HEREThe boy was transported to a Chicago-area hospital in serious, but stable condition. The teenage suspect was medically cleared at an area hospital before being taken to the East Chicago Police Department.
A preliminary investigation showed that the shooting appeared to be accidental.
Investigators and crime scene technicians continued to remain on scene in the hours following the shooting.
Anyone with any information can call the Criminal Investigation Division at 219-391-8318 or the police department's anonymous tip line at 219-391-8500.
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