A man has been arrested for shooting a 12-year-old boy at close range.
The Covington Police Department said the shooting occurred Sunday afternoon at approximately 4:50 in the 4300 block of McKee Street.
When police arrived at the scene, they found a 12-year-old boy suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was transported to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Covington police said.
The investigation resulted in the arrest on Monday of 19-year-old Jayden T. Marsh, of Covington. He was charged with attempted murder and lodged in the Kenton County Detention Center.
The Herald-Leader reports that court documents indicate Marsh shot the boy at close range after chasing the victim.
Police said the boy remains in critical condition.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com
