HICKORY, N.C. — A 12-year-old boy in Hickory is recovering after being shot Wednesday evening, according to the Hickory Police Department.
The shooting happened just after 6 p.m. on Sixth Avenue South West, according to police. Officials said a woman called police saying six young boys were on her porch threatening to assault her 16-year-old son.
While police were responding, shots were fired at the home, police said. Responding officers found the 12-year-old boy lying next to the road one block over.
The injured teen was carried away from the home by another teen, according to officials. A responding ambulance transported the teenager to the hospital, where he is being treated for life-threatening injuries.
Police believe the same 16-year-old boy who was originally being threatened is the one who fired the weapon striking the 12-year-old.
Anyone with information is asked to call Hickory Police Department at 828-323-7400.
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