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14-Year-Old Charged In Non-Fatal Shooting Of 12-Year-Old Boy In Detroit

(CBS DETROIT) - A 14-year-old boy has been charged in connection to the non-fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Monday.

The incident happened at about 2:25 p.m. on July 10, in the area of Fairmont and Alcoy.

Officials say the 14-year-old was pushing the victim in a go-kart when he allegedly tried to grab the gun from underneath the seat of the go-kart and fired the gun, striking the victim in his right calf.

The victim was privately taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.

Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy charged the 14-year-old with one count of carrying a concealed weapon, and one count of careless discharge of a firearm causing injury.

His preliminary hearing was held at the Lincoln Hall of Justice on Monday, July 11.

He was given a $7,500/10% bond and was placed on house arrest.

The pre-trial is scheduled for July 25 at 10:15 a.m.

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