ELSMERE, Kentucky — Area police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy in critical condition on Saturday.
Elsmere Police responded to a shots-fired call on Nov. 7, according to our news partner WCPO.
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The 17-year-old boy was transported to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the head.
Elsmere Police Department (EPD) identified one of the shooters, who is an acquaintance of the victim, and they are working with police during the investigation.
Investigators believe the juveniles were showing a 9mm handgun to others during a group FaceTime call when the shooting happened
Investigators are trying to identify other people in the FaceTime call.
The shooting took place on Garvey Avenue.
The juvenile suspect has been charged with assault to the second degree for recklessly causing serious physical injuries with a deadly weapon.
Due to the suspect being a juvenile, no further information will be released by Elsmore Police.
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