St. Paul, Minnesota – An 11-year-old boy is fighting for his life after police suspect he was shot in the head by a 13-year-old girl. The incident occurred on Friday night when officers responded to a report of a person shot in the 800 block of Pierce Butler Route.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered the young male victim with a gunshot wound to the head. He was swiftly transported to Gillette Children’s Hospital in St. Paul, where he remains in critical condition as of Saturday afternoon, according to police sources.
Investigators uncovered information suggesting that the boy had potentially been shot by a 13-year-old girl. A search for the suspect commenced, and she was apprehended on Charles Avenue and subsequently taken into custody. Police anticipate that the girl will face charges of second-degree assault and will likely be placed at the Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center.
Further investigation led officers to recover two handguns from an apartment located in the 800 block of Peirce Butler. Consequently, a 34-year-old man was taken into custody on charges of felony Possession of a Firearm by an Ineligible and Gross Misdemeanor Negligent Storage of a Firearm.
The heartbreaking incident has sparked renewed debate surrounding gun reform. The incident has stirred a call for action to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Authorities continue to analyze the circumstances leading to the alleged shooting as the community grapples with the harrowing incident. Updates on the victim’s condition and the ongoing investigation are awaited.