The shooting happened in the 1200 block of Scarlet St.

WESTFIELD, Ind. (WTHR) — Westfield officers say a 14-year-old who was shot on Thursday is in stable condition after being shot by a 13-year-old.

The victim was taken to an Indianapolis hospital after the shooting in the 1200 block of Scarlet Street around 5:30 p.m.

The suspect is being held in the Hamilton County Juvenile Detention Center and faces preliminary charges of Aggravated Battery and Possession of a Handgun without a License.