15-year-old boy faces battery charge after shooting 6-year-old with BB gun

BEDFORD – A 15-year-old boy was issued a summons to appear in court on a charge of battery after Bedford Police officers say he shot a 6-year-old with a BB gun.

The shot left the younger child with a red welt, according to Assistant Chief Joseph DeWees.

The incident was reported Tuesday afternoon, at Oak Manor.