Allegheny County police have charged a 13-year-old boy in a shooting Friday in Swissvale that left another boy in critical condition.
The shooting happened at about 2:40 p.m. in the 7500 block of Short Street. The wounded boy, also 13, was taken to an area hospital with a gunshot wound to the abdomen, police said.
Police have charged the suspect in juvenile court with aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, recklessly endangering another person and unlawfully possessing a firearm.
Homicide detectives are investigating. Those with information can anonymously contact police at 1-833-255-8477 (1-833-ALL-TIPS).
