UPDATE:

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to the accidental shooting of another teen in Lynchburg early Tuesday morning.

According to police, the teen turned himself in Tuesday afternoon.

Authorities said the 16-year-old was handling a loaded gun at a home on Rivermont Avenue when the gun went off, and a 17-year-old was accidentally hit in the torso.

The 16-year-old is facing two gun charges.

He is currently being held at the Lynchburg Juvenile Detention Center.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Lynchburg Police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday morning.

They say it happened in the 1800 block of Rivermont Avenue around 12:07 a.m.

According to police, a 17-year-old Lynchburg male was shot once in the upper torso.

Officers gave him first aid until medics arrived.

He was taken to Lynchburg General where he is currently being treated for his injuries, police say.

Lynchburg Police say this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the public.

They say the investigation is active and ongoing.