SUFFOLK, Va. — Police said Chasity S. White, 33, faces charges after her 8-year-old son shot and seriously injured his 12-year-old friend on Tuesday.
Officers said the shooting happened shortly before 7 p.m. in the 500 block of Kissimmee Avenue. Investigators said it appeared the 8-year-old got a gun from a home and accidentally shot the 12-year-old.
The 12-year-old was taken to a hospital with serious injuries.
White has been charged with Reckless/Leave Loaded Firearm, Endangering Child, and Abuse and Neglect of Children Endangering Health.