Teen charged in shooting that injured 15-year-old
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SUMTER, S.C. (WOLO)– Officers with Sumter PD say a 16-year-old was charged after a 15-year-old was injured.
Sumter PD say a 15-year-old is in critical condition and a 16-year-old was charged following a shooting Wednesday evening in Crosswell Park after 7:30 p.m.
Officers responded to the area after a report about a teen being shot near the playground area.
Video surveillance at the park helped officers identify a person who was seen talking with the victim prior to the shooting, according to the police dept.
The 16-year-old who is a Cherryvale resident was found at a home in the city limits, and he placed in custody.
Also a firearm was recovered.
Investigators say both teens are acquaintances, and whatever led to the shooting remains under investigation.
As of Thursday morning, April 9, the 15-year-old remains in critical but stable condition at an area hospital.
The suspect, whose name is being withheld because of his age, is in a state Department of Juvenile Justice facility.
He is charged with attempted murder, possession of a handgun by a person under 18 and possession of a weapon during a violent crime.
