A Burlington woman was arrested Wednesday in connection to an accidental shooting that injured a 15-year-old boy.
Sade Michelle Robinson, 34, is being charged with felony possession of a stolen firearm and misdemeanor failure to store a firearm to protect a minor. Robinson was released on a $10,000 secured bond.
Wednesday afternoon, the 15-year-old boy was injured when at least two juveniles accidentally discharged a gun in an adjacent apartment, police said. Asst. Police Chief Brian Long said Robinson is a relative of the child accused of shooting the gun. There is no known connection between the juveniles and the victim.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile App P3 Tips or www.p3tips.com. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
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