Pellet gun accident may bring charges against 16 year old

The news report states that a 16 year old boy might face charges after he shot an air pistol at an 8 year old girl, hitting her below the eye. The incident happened at a Polar residence Tuesday night. The boy told law enforcement that he did not know the pellet gun was loaded and was only trying to scare the girl. He has been referred to juvenile authorities and may be charged with reckless endangerment of safety.