RICHMOND, Va. -- A child was shot in their home last night, according to Richmond Police.
Police responded to a reported shooting on the 2100 block of Newbourne Street around 11 p.m. Tuesday.
The victim, an 11-year-old child, was found with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Officers arrested an adult male at the scene and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, a police spokesperson said. They added they are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.
"It's sad. It's a sad day in the city of Richmond," said JJ Minor, president of the Richmond NAACP. "Unfortunately, we live in times where these things are happening because folks aren't practicing gun safety or don’t know how to put guns down. Also, due to conflict resolution, there’s a lot going on."
Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney said he had heard the injured child was in stable condition.
"This is another incident that demonstrates we have too many guns in our community," the mayor said at his weekly news conference. "These incidents are happening way too often, and I want to see an end to it."
The mayor noted that the shooting appeared to be domestic in nature. The circumstances of the incident are currently under investigation. A source told CBS 6 more charges could be brought depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Meanwhile, Minor said the Richmond NAACP is taking part in an annual event on Sunday where one of the goals is about addressing gun violence in the city. It is the 6th annual Crab & Q on Sunday, with theme being "Unity in the Community", and runs from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 815 N. 35th Street.
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