The Central Islip girl was arrested on Thursday, July 14, in the shooting that happened on Cahill Street in North Amityville at about 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6, the Suffolk County Police Department announced.
SCPD said two groups of people were arguing when the 17-year-old fired a shot from a handgun that struck the North Amityville girl in the leg.
Police said the victim was hospitalized for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
SCPD said the 17-year-old was charged with:
- Second-degree assault
- Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon
- First-degree reckless endangerment
Her arraignment was set for Thursday, July 14, authorities said.
Click here to follow Daily Voice Brentwood and receive free news updates.