MONROE, N.C. — A 17-year-old is facing charges after allegedly shooting a 14-year-old during an argument last weekend, Monroe Police said.
Monroe police responded to a report of gunshots along Elizabeth Avenue, near East Franklin Street, around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. When officers arrived, they found a 14-year-old boy who had been shot during an argument with another teen. The victim was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
Investigators quickly identified the suspect as another teenager who knew the victim. The suspect, who is 17, was charged through the Department of Juvenile Justice with assault with a deadly weapon wit intent to kill inflicting serious injury and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. The 17-year-old suspect is currently in custody. He was not identified due to his age.
Detectives believe the shooting was an isolated incident and don't believe there's any further threat to the community. Anyone with information is asked to call Monroe Police at 704-282-4700.
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