Hunter
08/05/24
A Saturday night shooting led to the arrest of a teenager, who allegedly wounded another teen in the leg.
According to a release from the Cedar Rapids Police, officers responded to the 1800 block of A Ave NE at approximately 8:53pm following reports of shots fired in the area. Officers located a 13-year-old male with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was treated on-scene and transported to a local hospital for treatment. His injury is considered non-life-threatening.
Officers located a suspect near the scene and were able to take a 17-year-old male to detention on charges of Going Armed with Intent, Intimidation with a Weapon, Unauthorized Person Carrying a Weapon, and Attempted Murder.
Names are being withheld at this time in accordance with State law regarding privacy of minors.
There is an on-going investigation and no further information is available at this time.