At appx. 2218 hrs on July 14th, 2021, Lorain Police responded to 2309 W. 24th St. and Lorain Mercy Hospital on reports of a child who suffered a gunshot wound to the head.  During the investigation it was learned that a 2 year old male had been struck in the head by gunfire while sitting in his highchair in his residence.  Witnesses reported that a male, believed to be a relative of the child, had been seen near the residence with what was described as a shotgun, immediately prior to the shooting incident.  That male, Benjamin Richardson (11-25-94, a Lorain resident) was arrested on scene and was charged with Felonious Assault.  A shotgun was recovered from the scene.  The victim was transported to a Cleveland area hospital where he is being treated for his gunshot wound.  No further updates are available at this time.

Anyone having additional information regarding this incident should call Det. Chris Kovach at 440-204-2105.

Media-Attached is a picture of Benjamin Richardson

Alert sent on 07/15/2021 at 10:35AM EDT

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