Hebron, Ohio – A late-night shooting in Hebron left a 16-year-old boy critically injured and prompted a felony assault charge against his older brother.
According to the Licking County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, on the 100 block of Wooster Street. Officers with the Hebron Police Department and deputies from the sheriff’s office responded to reports of an unknown emergency.
When officers arrived, they located a 16-year-old male inside a bedroom suffering from a single gunshot wound to the head, authorities said.
Fire and EMS crews provided medical treatment at the scene before transporting the victim to Mount Carmel East Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, according to investigators.
Detectives responded to the residence and began processing the scene, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence as part of the investigation.
During the investigation, authorities said detectives interviewed 19-year-old Aiden Boone, identified as the victim’s older brother. Boone was later arrested and charged with felonious assault in connection with the shooting.
Boone was transported to the Licking County Justice Center, where he was booked into custody.
Officials have not released additional details about what led to the shooting or whether other individuals were present inside the home at the time.
The Licking County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation remains ongoing as detectives continue gathering information.
The incident may draw attention among students and young residents in the Hebron area, where many teens live and attend nearby schools.
Authorities have not announced whether additional charges could be filed.
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