13-year-old victim shot in Greenwood, 13-year-old suspect arrested

GREENWOOD — A 13-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in Greenwood early Sunday morning.

Greenwood Police Department officers responded to the 1100 block of Crescent Drive at 1 a.m. for reports of a suicide attempt

Upon arrival, officers located a 13-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to Riley Hospital where he is currently in critical condition.

According to police, five other juveniles known to the victim were present at the time of the shooting. All six teenagers were playing with a weapon.

According to police, one of the teens, who was another 13-year-old, pointed the gun at the victim at one point and shot him. The five teens fled the scene and 20 minutes later, the suspect called 911 to report that there had been a suicide attempt at the home.

The suspect was arrested on a preliminary charge of attempted murder. He is currently being held at the Johnson County Juvenile Detention Center.