JAMES CITY COUNTY, Va. — Shots were fired at a home in James City County on Wednesday, injuring a 20-year-old man who was inside, according to James City County police.
Police have now charged a 14-year-old Thursday evening in connection with a shooting that injured the man.
Around 8:00 p.m., police responded to a reported gunshot victim in the 200 block of Tarleton Bivouac. Police say their current findings indicate that multiple rounds were fired into the residence, one of which struck a man inside.
Investigators reported that seven people, including two children, were inside the home when the incident occurred. Authorities allege the teenager fired into the residence, striking the man inside.
The teenager faces multiple charges, including malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, reckless handling of a firearm, shooting into an occupied dwelling, and being a juvenile in possession of a firearm.
The teen is currently in custody at the Merrimac Detention Center.
The man was transported to a medical center in Newport News for treatment, according to police. No word was given on his condition.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call anonymously through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
James City County police are still investigating the scene, check back with News 3 when more information becomes available.
