Fargo teen shoots boy with BB gun after taunting

Fargo police say a 13-year-old boy armed with a BB gun shot and injured a 7-year-old who was taunting him.

The shooting was reported about 6 p.m. Wednesday at a neighborhood park.

Sgt. Mark Lykken says the 7-year-old was calling the teen names and was shot in the leg as he ran away. He didn't need medical attention.

The 13-year-old was referred to juvenile court for aggravated assault.

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Information from: The Forum

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