Teen critically injured after shot in the eye by his brother

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Tampa Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at approximately 9:25 p.m. at the Bank of America at 100 West Shore Blvd North.

Investigators say an 8-year-old accidentally shot a 17-year old in the eye with a BB-Gun.

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The father of the two minors was at the ATM machine when the incident occurred.

While waiting for their father in the car, the 8-year-old grabbed the gun in the car and the gun went off shooting the 17-year old.

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The 17-year-old was transported to TGH and is in critical condition.

This investigation is on-going

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