MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police say what was originally reported as a drive-by shooting near a Parkway Village townhome Sunday afternoon, was actually a case of a child shooting a child.
According to Memphis Police, the shooting happened at 3:00 p.m. Sunday in the 4000 block of Eagle River Road inside the Shawbrook Townhomes. They found a 13-year-old shot, and he was taken to Le Bonheur in critical condition.
According to the police affidavit, 18-year-old Keshun Tuggle and a 12-year-old were at the scene, and police said Tuggle told investigators the 13-year-old was shot in a drive-by.
Police said evidence didn't match that story.
According to the affidavit, when questioned, the 12-year-old admitted he shot the 13-year-old with a gun owned by Tuggle, which was out in the open. According to the affidavit, Tuggle admitted to staging the scene and disposing of the gun.
Police said the 13-year-old victim told investigators the other boy had shot him because the 12-year-old was upset over a video game.
Tuggle is charged with providing a handgun to a juvenile, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and tampering/fabricating evidence.
The 12-year-old's identity and charges have not been released.