EPHRATA, Pa. — A Lancaster County teen is facing juvenile charges after police say he shot another teen with an air gun during a fight.
The 13-year-old alleged offender, whose identity was withheld by authorities in compliance with the Pennsylvania Juvenile Act, was allegedly involved in an argument with the 14-year-old victim that turned physical.
At that point, Northern Lancaster County Regional Police claim, the 13-year-old fired several projectiles at the other teen from an air gun, hitting him several times.
The two teens had been engaged in an ongoing dispute at school, according to police.
The alleged shooting occurred on the 100 block of Agape Drive in Clay Township on Sunday, police said.
The juvenile suspect is charged with simple assault, and remains in custody of his parents, police said.
