The mother is in critical condition at the hospital

Police arrested a 12-year-old boy for allegedly shooting his mother in the head.

According to the New Orleans Police Department, the 12-year-old was arrested for attempted second degree murder in the case.

The shooting happened Wednesday morning, July 3, in the 1400 block of S. Roman Street.

Police officers were dispatched to help a woman who'd been shot in the head inside her home. She was taken to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

Detectives determined that the woman's 12-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter were there when she was shot. A semi-automatic gun and spent shell casing were found in the son's bedroom.