COLUMBUS, Ohio — A 12-year-old boy was arrested and two 13-year-old boys were injured in what police say is an apparent accidental shooting in north Columbus Tuesday evening, police said.
The Columbus Division of Police said the shooting happened around 8 p.m. inside an apartment complex in the 4400 block of Le Marie Court off of Morse Road.
A Columbus police sergeant on the scene said both teens were taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital. One teen was taken in critical condition and the other teen's condition was described as stable.
As of Wednesday morning, police said both teens are expected to survive their injuries.
The 12-year-old boy is charged with assault and obstruction and was taken to the Juvenile Detention Facility.
Police did not release additional information on the circumstances of the shooting.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Columbus Police Felony Assault Unit at 614-645-4141 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).