Jaelin Tippo Hope (17), was taken into custody after Jaelin was shot and critically wounded by a 5-year-old. According to a press releaseFrom the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Florida.
According to the release, shots were fired following an argument Tuesday night between the 17-year-old and the 5-year-old’s father.
A 5-year old girl was injured by a gunshot and was taken to Gainesville’s hospital for surgery. An 8 year-old boy was also hurt by shattered glass.
According to the statement, the deputy stated that the child was in a stable but critical condition on their last inspection.
According to the release, the child’s father said he thought the teenager had flagged him down as he was driving, so he turned the vehicle around. The father said that an argument began when he pulled up to the 17-year-old, and the teen pulled out a gun, according to the sheriff’s office statement.
The child’s mother said the teen appeared to be walking away but then she heard gunshots, according to the sheriff’s statement.
According to authorities, the 5-year-old victim was killed in the car. His father drove him to State Road 20/Keuka Road and met emergency personnel.
According to the release, the teen was located later in the evening and was arrested on three felony charges — one count of aggravated battery, three counts of aggravated assault, and one count of firing a missile into a vehicle.
The sheriff’s office stated that the teen was taken to the Putnam County jail before being transported to a Department of Juvenile Justice facility, according to the release.