16-year-old arrested in connection with shooting of teen

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Sunday, April 21, 2019
16-year-old arrested in College Station shooting
Officers believe this was 'an isolated incident' and posed no threat to nearby residents.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KTRK) -- A 16-year-old has been arrested after a teen was found shot near the Lincoln Recreation Center in College Station.

Police said it happened in the area between the recreation center and Southgate Village Apartments shortly after 2 p.m.

The teen was found shot when officers arrived on the scene and is being treated at a nearby hospital.

Officers believe this was 'an isolated incident' and posed no threat to nearby residents.

Police said the 16-year-old was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

The case remains under investigation and officers are encouraging anyone with information regarding this incident to call the College Station Police Department at (979) 764-3600.