A 12-year-old Thuddungra boy is in a stable condition in Westmead Children’s Hospital after a bullet ricocheted and hit him in the cheek and shoulder.
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Police were told a 12-year-old boy was at a rural property with a group of people near Young on Wednesday night.
The boy and a friend were in possession of a .22 rifle which discharged and a round ricocheted into the boy’s face.
Young NSW Ambulance Inspector Stephen Pollard said the 12-year-old was hit by the bullet on the left side of his face with the bullet continuing on through his shoulder, leaving two entry and two exit wounds.
After ambulance officers were notified, the boy was driven by road to meet officers before being taken to Young Hospital.
The Orange Base Helicopter was called and took the boy to Westmead Children’s Hospital for specialist care.
Officers from the Cootamundra Local Area Command established a crime scene at the Thuddungra property as inquiries into the incident continue.
A statement from the Cootamundra LAC said while investigations into the matter are continuing, police do not believe there are any suspicious circumstances involved.
In NSW children between the ages of 12 and 18 are eligible to receive a Minors Firearms Permit.
Rebecca Hewson
A local with a love of local news reporting for the people across the Hilltops and Weddin areas.
A local with a love of local news reporting for the people across the Hilltops and Weddin areas.
