13-year-old arrested in connection to shooting of teen in Swissvale

The victim is a 13-year-old male
Handcuffs on top of fingerprints
Handcuffs on top of fingerprints Photo credit Getty Images

A 13-year-old is in custody accused of shooting another 13-year old in Swissvale on Friday.

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It happened around 2:40 Friday on Short Street.

Allegheny County Police found the male victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the abdominal area.

The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

The male suspected is charged with aggravated assault, tampering with evidence, recklessly endangering another person and person not to possess a firearm charges against the male.

Those charges were filed in juvenile court.

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