A 17-year-old Kyle resident was arrested Monday in connection with a shooting that wounded a 16-year-old in Buda, police said. Buda police said detectives served arrest warrants at the Hays County Jail, where the teen was already being held on unrelated charges.
Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Hy Road at 10:14 p.m. Oct. 31 after reports of gunshots. They found the 16-year-old with a gunshot wound to the arm. He was taken to a hospital and was in stable condition, police said. Investigators said a physical altercation occurred and a firearm was displayed and discharged.
The teen faces a second-degree felony charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a Class A misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, police said. Police said the investigation is ongoing and more charges may be filed. Buda Police Chief Bo Kidd thanked investigators and community members who provided information and video. Anyone with information can contact the Buda Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division at 512-523-1045 or Hays County Crime Stoppers at 877-324-8477.