15-year-old boy taken to hospital after Thursday morning shooting in Kenosha

Updated: 2:46 p.m. March 7, 2019

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The 15-year-old victim was shot in the stomach and is in stable condition. Officers found a gun in the apartment. 

Charges are pending.

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Posted: 10:13 a.m. March 7, 2019

KENOSHA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Thursday morning a little after 6 a.m. Kenosha Police responded to an apartment on 38th Avenue for a report of a shooting.

A 15-year-old boy was taken to the hospital for gunshot injuries. The seriousness of the injuries has not been released, but the boy did need surgery.

An 18-year-old man was arrested and the case is being investigated as negligent discharge of a weapon. 

The suspect and victim knew each other and police do not believe there is a threat to the community.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kenosha Police at 262-605-5203.