Parsells Avenue Shooting Arrest:

At approximately 12:15 this morning, officers responded to the 700 block of Parsells Avenue for the report of a male shot. Upon arrival, a 16-year-old male city-resident was located with at least one gunshot wound to his lower body. He was transported by AMR to Strong Memorial Hospital where his injuries were determined to be non-life threatening.

During the preliminary investigation, Officers found evidence that the shooting occurred inside a bedroom of a residence in the 700 block of Parsells. A search warrant was executed at the location and a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” was recovered from a duffel bag. The investigation found that teens were mishandling a firearm in a bedroom of the house and a 16-year old accidently shot his friend.

The 16-year old was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm and Assault in the 3rd Degree. Additionally, based upon the circumstances of the investigation, 31-year old Deneshia Young is also charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm. Both are in custody and pending arraignment.