GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — The Green Bay Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 8, in the 1300 block of Harvey Street that caused serious injuries to a 19-year-old man.
According to a release, officers were dispatched to a local hospital shortly after 10:00 p.m. for the report of a gunshot wound victim who had been transported by another party.
While conducting interviews of suspects, Green Bay Police arrested Miguel Lavariega, 19, from Green Bay.
Reportedly, Lavariega brought a .22 rifle to a residence to show the victim when it allegedly accidentally fired.
The Brown County District Attorney's Office charged Lavariega on Monday, April 10 with second-degree reckless injury, use of a dangerous weapon and obstructing an officer.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing. Further information has not been released at this time.
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at 920-448-3200 and reference case #23-218365.
