Appomattox Co. Sheriff says 14-year-old faces charges in connection to shooting grandfather

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APPOMATTOX COUNTY (WSLS 10) - The Appomattox County Sheriff's Office said a 14-year-old was arrested and charged in connection to shooting his grandfather.

Appomattox County Sheriff Barry Letterman said the incident happened around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

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The 14-year-old shot his grandfather and ran into the woods, said Sheriff Letterman.

No word on why the teen fired the gun.

Authorities said the grandfather is in the hospital in stable condition.

The teen is charged with aggravated malicious wounding and using a firearm in commission of a felony, said Sheriff Letterman.