NORFOLK, Va. — Detectives have charged a 21-year-old man in connection with a shooting that left a 3-year-old injured Monday evening.
On Oct. 9, just before 8 p.m., police responded to CHKD for the report of a gunshot victim.
When officers arrived, they found a 3-year-old boy suffering from a laceration near the eye.
Norfolk police say preliminary investigations revealed that the 3-year-old had not been injured by a bullet, but rather the injury had occurred from the gun as it was being discharged.
The child was treated for the non-life-threatening injuries at the hospital and is expected to recover, according to police.
Police say the incident occurred at a home located in the 6600 block of Jefferson Court around 6:30 p.m.
Detectives have charged 21-year-old Daylon D. Jackson with cruelty to children, and is currently being held in Norfolk City Jail without bond.
Police say Jackson is also facing other charges that are unrelated.
Detectives have not released any other details about the incident.
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