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Teens Arrested After One Pulls Knife And Other Fires BB Gun

Last updated on Wednesday, May 21, 2014

(BLOOMINGTON) - Bloomington police were called to a home in the 500 block of Basswood Drive Saturday afternoon after a report that a 14-year-old boy had been shot with a BB gun.

According to a probable cause affidavit, the incident stemmed from an altercation between the 14-year-old and a 12-year-old boy who were exchanging "Yo mama" jokes.

According to police the 14-year-old boy pulled out a pocket knife and that is when the 12-year-old boy shot him in the stomach with an Airsoft gun.

Both boys were referred to juvenile authorities.

The 14-year-old is facing a charge of intimidation and the 12-year-old a charge of aggravated battery.

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