10-year-old critically injured in accidental shooting at Knoxville community center, teen charged

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A 10-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in an apparent accidental discharge at the Phyllis Wheatley Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The shooting occurred in the gym when a gun inside a backpack discharged, and police found two handguns in a teen's backpack. A 14-year-old male has been detained as a person of interest and charged with reckless endangerment and unlawful possession of a weapon. The investigation is ongoing, and the YWCA, which operates the center, is reviewing safety protocols and providing support to the affected families.
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