MADISON, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 15-year-old girl is fighting for her life in the hospital after police say she was shot during a fight with her boyfriend. The victim was 30-weeks pregnant during the shooting.
Metro Police say it happened Sunday morning at an apartment in Madison.
Police were called to the complex on North Dupont Avenue. The 17-year-old boyfriend told police the victim became upset because another girl had messaged him. He said they were arguing when she grabbed a pistol from his jacket. As he grabbed it to take it away from her, there was a struggle and the gun fired.
The 15-year-old was brought to Skyline Medical Center by her sister and cousin before she was transferred to Vanderbilt. She is currently in critical but stable condition with a gunshot wound to the chest. Doctors were able to save her baby, who was delivered successfully.
The 17-year-old is charged in Juvenile Court with evidence tampering and unlawful gun possession by a minor. More charges could come as discussions continue with the District Attorney’s Office.
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