Teen boy charged after accidentally shooting another in Chicago suburb, police say
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (CBS) — A teenage boy was charged after he accidentally shot another boy Thursday night in Waukegan, Illinois.
The 17-year-old was charged with four counts of unlawful use of a weapon, including not having concealed carry, FOID card, and being under 21. He was also charged with reckless discharge of a firearm.
Waukegan police said the teen, along with a 14-year-old boy, were handling firearms and pointing them at each other in the 1300 block of Walnut Street. That's when the 17-year-old accidentally shot the 14-year-old in the stomach.
He was taken to an area hospital, where his condition was stabilized, and is expected to recover from a non-life-threatening injury.
Police said two semi-automatic handguns were recovered, and statements were taken.
The 17-year-old male was transferred to the Depke Juvenile Center.
No further information was immediately available.