SURPRISE, Ariz. — A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after accidentally shooting a co-worker at a fast food restaurant in Surprise, according to the Surprise Police Department.
The shooting happened at a Wendy's restaurant near the intersection on Bell Road and Crossroads Boulevard around 5:10 p.m. on Saturday.
Police said the 16-year-old was in the break room of the restaurant showing a gun he had brought to work to another employee. The gun accidentally went off and a bullet hit a 17-year-old in the chest.
The 16-year-old then tried to clean up evidence of the shooting, according to police.
The 17-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and was released later Saturday night.
The 16-year-old was taken into custody and booked into the Durango Juvenile Detention Center on charges of aggravated assault, endangerment, unlawful discharge of firearms, disorderly conduct, tampering with evidence and possession of a firearm as a minor.
Police say no additional information will be released as everyone involved is under the age of 18.
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