Teen charged after accidental shooting leaves 14-year-old Charleston boy without an eye
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — A 17-year-old Charleston resident has been charged after police say he shot a 14-year-old friend while the two were handling a handgun at a downtown apartment complex.
The shooting happened around 1 p.m. Friday at the Bridgeview Apartment Complex, according to the Charleston Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of a shooting and found a 14-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Police said the injury resulted in the loss of one of the victim's eyes.
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During the investigation, detectives determined the victim and the 17-year-old were playing with a handgun when the older teen pointed the firearm at the victim's head and pulled the trigger.
Detectives later interviewed the 17-year-old, who acknowledged shooting the victim, police said.
The teen was arrested and charged with assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature, possession of a firearm during the commission of a violent crime, and possession of a firearm by a person under 18.
The 17-year-old is being held by the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, according to police.