Two charged after teen shot in face by 15-year-old inside Roswell home

Last updated March 14, 2023 @ 6:40 PM ET

The following was taken from a press release distributed by the Roswell Police Department:

Fulton County (March 14, 2023) – The Roswell Police Department has charged two teenagers in connection with a shooting at a home in the Wexford Subdivision.

On March 03, 2023 around 5:00pm, the Roswell Police Department responded to a call of a person shot at a home in the 500 block of Wexford Hollow Run. Arriving officers located a 17-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. The victim was conscious and alert, and transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

The investigation conducted by officers and detectives revealed that the victim was in the basement of the home with two friends: a 15-year-old male and a 17-year-old male. The 15-year-old was illegally in possession of a handgun, which he pointed at the victim and fired, hitting him in the face. The exact circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation, however investigators believe this to be the result of the negligent misuse of a firearm among young people. There was no preceding dispute or argument. After the shooting, the 15-year-old gave the handgun to the additional 17-year-old who was present, who then fled the scene and hid the handgun from investigators.

The 15-year-old shooter is not being identified due to his age. He was arrested and transported to the Metro Regional Youth Detention Center and has been charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of certain crimes, tampering with evidence, obstruction, and possession of marijuana less than an ounce.

The 17-year-old suspect who hid the firearm has been identified as Ar’Zjon King. He was arrested and transported to the Fulton County Jail and charged with tampering with evidence.

This investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information about this case is asked to contact the Roswell Police Department at 770-640-4100. Anonymous information can be provided through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org.