Teenager in critical condition after accidental shooting in Beloit

BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — A Beloit teen is in critical condition after he was accidentally shot by another teenager, according to police.

The Beloit Police Department reported that officers were called to the 1700 block of Park Avenue at 11:02 p.m. on Wednesday.

“Our preliminary investigation shows the individual who fired the gun was a 15-year-old teen. A 17-year-old male was struck by a bullet and was transported to a hospital with a life-threatening injury,” authorities said.

Officials said all parties involved are cooperating and no arrests have been made at this time.

The investigation will be handed over to the Rock County District Attorney’s Office when completed, police said. It will then be up to the District Attorney to determine if charges are warranted.