Officials: Teens face charges in connection to shooting of 14-year-old in Wilmington, DE
Officials say a loaded handgun was also recovered from the scene.
WILMINGTON, Delaware (WPVI) -- Wilmington police have announced charges against a 15-year-old in connection with a shooting in Canby Park.
The incident happened Monday just before 7 p.m. on the 600 block of South Union Street.
Officials say police were dispatched to the scene and located a 14-year-old gunshot victim.
He was transported to a nearby hospital and is listed in stable condition.
Safe Streets Task Force members on the scene located three juveniles leaving the area, according to authorities.
A 15-year-old and two 14-year-old males were taken into custody by police.
A loaded handgun was also recovered from the scene.
Investigators later identified the 15-year-old male as a suspect in connection with the shooting incident.
He is facing charges of Assault (First Degree), Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Four Counts) and other related offenses.
The teen is being held at New Castle County Detention Center on $108,500 cash-only bail.
Police also charged one of the 14-year-old males with Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited and Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon.
He is also being held at the New Castle County Detention Center on $10,000 cash-only bail.
