Man arrested after 16-year-old shot in Daytona Beach, police say
Police: Teen critical after accidental shooting; man arrested
Daytona Beach police said a 16-year-old was critically hurt in what appears to be an accidental shooting. Police arrested 22-year-old Edward Brown under suspicion of attempted aggravated manslaughter.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A 22-year-old man has been arrested after a teen was critically hurt in a shooting in Daytona Beach on Wednesday, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
16-year-old hurt in shooting, police say
What we know:
Police responded Wednesday night to a home on South Palmetto Avenue after receiving 911 calls about a shooting, and found a 16-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound.
The teen was transported to the hospital in critical condition, police said.
Daytona Beach police said it appears the shooting was accidental in nature, and not the result of an argument or a fight.
Still, Edward Brown, 22, was arrested for attempted manslaughter of a child, police said. A judge ordered him to be held on no bond, stating that he was a danger to the community.
Police said Brown and the 16-year-old know each other.
What we don't know:
Police have not shared details regarding how the shooting happened, nor why it was believed to be accidental. Police also have not elaborated on how Brown and the teenager know each other.
Local perspective:
FOX 35's Chris Lindsay talked with two people who lived at the apartment complex where the shooting happened. Neighbors described Brown and the teen as close friends, and alleged Brown was showing the gun off when it fired.
Police have not confirmed that nor shared details on how the shooting happened.
The Source: This story uses information from the Daytona Beach Police Department.