From The Tribune staff reports
PELL CITY — An 18-year-old was charged with the attempted murder of a juvenile on Monday, December 13.
According to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Micah Anton Ayala of Bessemer was arrested in the shooting incident, which occurred around 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 12, on Bowman Circle in Pell City. Ayala is said to have discharged a weapon into an occupied dwelling and reckless endangerment.
The 14-year-old victim was transported to Children’s Hospital. The victim has undergone successful surgery, and is expected to be released from the hospital in the coming days.
Ayala is in the St. Clair County Jail in Ashville, and no bond has been set.
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate and said that additional arrests and charges could be forthcoming.
The story will be updated when more information is available.