Police investigate shooting involving 9-year-old boy

TROY — The Troy Police Department is investigating a May 30 shooting that left a 9-year-old boy with serious injuries. 

A report from the department described the shooting as accidental. A man who was living in the residence where the shooting occurred has been charged in connection to the incident.

According to the release, officers responded to a request for an ambulance to transport an injured child at around 4:12 p.m. When first responders arrived at the home on Crooks Road, they found a boy bleeding from his head. 

The boy was transported to the hospital where he underwent emergency surgery. He was in critical condition, according to police.

The child’s mother was reportedly at the home when the shooting happened. A firearm was recovered from the home following the incident and investigators were working to determine how the child gained access to the weapon and the exact circumstances that led to the incident.

On June 5, 23-year-old Zanious Terell Murphy was arrested. He is charged with violation of firearm safe storage causing serious injury to a minor. He was arraigned in 52-4 District Court by Magistrate Lewis Langham on June 6, and Murphy’s bond was set at $30,000, no 10%.

Murphy did not have an attorney listed in court records at press time.

According to the updated press release, there is no relation between Murphy and the 9-year-old child, other than living in the same residence.

The release states that the investigation is active, and the department stated it will provide updates when more information is available.