Minor shot after altercation over vape pen cartridges in western Allen County

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – A minor is in stable condition after being shot in western Allen County Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff’s department.

The incident occurred in the 1000 block of Townsend Run, off of Bass Road at about 4:15 p.m.

Two juvenile males were attempting to sell vape pen cartridges to two other boys when a disagreement happened, according to the Allen County Sheriff’s Department. During the argument, someone flashed a firearm and two of the minors fought for the gun.

The firearm was discharged in the scuffle, leading to one of the juveniles being shot in the leg, a department public information officer says. The two minors who were attempting to buy the cartridges reportedly fled the scene after the gun was fired.

The gun involved was found to have been reported stolen. A follow-up investigation led to the discovery of two other guns, one of which was also reported stolen.

The incident remains under investigation.