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What we're learning about the 11-year-old shot in Richmond home

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RICHMOND, Va. -- A child was shot in their home last night, according to Richmond police.

Police responded to a reported shooting on the 2100 block of Newbourne Street around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday. The victim, an 11-year-old child, was found with an apparent gunshot wound and transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Officers arrested an adult male at the scene and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to a spokesperson for the police.

The circumstances of the incident is currently under investigation.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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