Juvenile Arrested Following Shooting at Redding Apartment Complex, Victim in Critical Condition

A shooting at a Redding apartment complex Monday afternoon left one juvenile hospitalized with multiple gunshot wounds and another juvenile in police custody following a foot pursuit and an attempted carjacking.

According to the Redding Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Kennett Court Apartments at 1081 Lake Boulevard at approximately 2:45 p.m. on November 9th after receiving reports of a gunshot victim.

As officers made their way to the apartment complex, additional calls came in reporting that more shots had been fired.

When officers arrived, they discovered a juvenile suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where they were listed in critical but stable condition.

Suspect Flees and Attempts to Steal Vehicle

Police say the suspect fled the apartment complex on foot following the shooting.

During the escape, the suspect allegedly pointed a firearm at a passing motorist and attempted to steal the driver's vehicle. The attempt was unsuccessful, and the suspect continued running through the surrounding area.

Witnesses provided officers with information about the suspect's last known location, helping police track the individual into a nearby neighborhood.

Officers eventually located the suspect and began pursuing them. According to police, the suspect discarded the firearm before surrendering to officers.

Investigators recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the shooting.

Both Suspect and Victim Are Juveniles

The Redding Police Department confirmed that both individuals involved in the shooting are minors. Their names and ages have not been released.

Authorities have not provided information regarding a possible motive, the relationship between the suspect and victim, or the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

Police have also not released additional details about the attempted vehicle theft.

Police Seeking Additional Information

The Redding Police Department is asking anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the incident to contact its Detective Division.

Redding Police Department Detective Division 530-225-4251

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it becomes available.