Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred at 6300 block of Wright Drive. A seventeen year old male was shot once while inside the residence and is being treated at a local hospital for his injuries. The victim was in his bedroom along with two additional persons. Two of them were playing with a handgun when it discharged, striking the victim. The incident is under investigation with possible charges pending the outcome.

UPDATE

Through investigation, it has been determined that a sixteen year old juvenile who resides in the residence was in possession of the handgun at the time of the shooting. The accused was placed into juvenile detention for Negligent Injury, and Illegal Discharge of a Weapon.