Juvenile Arrested For Shooting Of 16-Year-Old In Scotland Co.

Around noon on Thursday, police responded to Kinston Street on reported of shots fired.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection to a Laurinburg shooting.

Around noon on Thursday, police responded to Kinston Street on reported of shots fired.

Upon arrival, they found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. the victim was transported to a hospital and is reportedly in stable condition.

At around 1pm, officials located a 13-year-old male suspect.

An investigation revealed the younger teen visited a home with intentions to fight the 16-year-old. He then pulled a firearm and shot the victim.

An investigation is still underway to reveal more.