Scottsboro Police Capt. Erik Dohring said Scott was shot in the face Wednesday while with other youths who were playing with several guns. Dohring said those guns have been linked to a series of weapon thefts that were previously reported in the area.
A 16-year-old is charged with assault in the shooting, and Dohring said more serious charges could be added. He said no decision will be made before Monday.
The spokesman said another juvenile was arrested on a theft charge.