ROSWELL, Ga. — Two teens were arrested in Roswell after police said a 17-year-old was shot in his face by a friend.
It happened on March 3, at a home off Wexford Hollow Run, according to a Facebook post from Roswell Police. When officers arrived on the scene around 5 p.m., they said they found a 17-year-old boy conscious but had a gunshot wound to the face.
The teen was rushed to a hospital for serious injuries, the post said.
Investigators determined that a 15-year-old, friend shot the teen in the basement of the home. After the shooting, the gun was handed over to a second 17-year-old, who ran from the scene and hid the gun from police, according to the post.
He was found later and arrested along with the 15-year-old, police said. Investigators believe the shooting resulted from "misuse" of a gun. There was no “dispute or argument” prior to the shooting, the post said.
The 15-year-old was charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes, tampering with evidence, obstruction and possession of marijuana less than an ounce.
The 17-year-old was charged with tampering with evidence.
Police said the shooting is still under investigation.
If you have any information about the shooting, call the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100. Anonymous tips can also be sent to Crime Stoppers. They can be reached by phone at 404-577-TIPS or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org.
