A juvenile was arrested in connection to a Thursday night shooting, according to the Ottumwa Police Department.
According to Lieutenant Jason Bell, at approximately 7:10 PM, a group of juveniles confronted another group of juveniles at the 300 block of North McLean Street. An argument ensued and police say a juvenile from the first group fired a gun at the group living in the area.
A 15-year-old minor suffered a gunshot injury to his foot and was transported to the hospital.
Bell says the department arrested a 16-year-old male juvenile on Friday morning and charged him with the following:
- Intimidation with a dangerous weapon (Class C felony)
- Reckless use of a firearm (Class C felony)
- Willful injury causing serious injury (Class C felony)
- Going armed with intent (Class D felony)
The juvenile who allegedly fired the gun was transported to a juvenile detention facility.
Bell says the incident remains under investigation and more charges may be pending for other people involved in this case.
