UPDATE: Two Children Shot In Palm Bay Listed In Serious Condition, 13-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
By Space Coast Daily // May 20, 2018
Shooting occurred at the 1400 block of Rila St.
BREVARD COUNTY • PALM BAY, FLORIDA – Palm Bay Police have released more information on the shooting that seriously injured two children on Saturday.
The suspect has been identified as a 13-year-old boy.
The report says officers received a 911 call around 5:47 p.m. about a shooting that injured two people on the 1400 block of Rila St. SE in Palm Bay.
When officers arrived, they found the two children shot and transferred them immediately to a nearby hospitals for treatment.
“One of the victims was later transferred to Arnold Palmer Hospital,” according to a Palm Bay Police spokesperson.
“The victims are both listed in serious but stable condition.”
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The suspect was located and taken into custody by police, shortly after officers arrived on scene.
Officers say they recovered a semi-automatic handgun that they believe was used to carry out the shooting.
The teen suspect has been charged with Attempted Murder, Occupied Burglary and Possession of a Firearm under 21. More charges could be forthcoming as the investigation progresses.
A motive for the shooting is still under investigation by investigators.
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ABOVE MAP: The report says officers received a 911 call around 5:47 p.m. about a shooting that injured two people on the 1400 block of Rila St. SE in Palm Bay.
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