A 16 year old Walpole island youth has been charged in connection with a shooting earlier this week.
On Monday afternoon Lambton OPP responded to a call on Snye Subdivision Road.
Police say a 15 year old was shot and taken to the hospital with a serious injury.
The 16 year old has been charged with careless use of a firearm, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, possession of a prohibited firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The youth’s identity cannot be disclosed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
