A 12-year-old California boy shot during an attempted armed robbery has been released from a children's hospital and sent straight to juvenile hall.

Tulare County Sheriff's Office detectives say on Nov. 26 the 12-year-old boy walked up to a car in Cutler and tried to rob a 17-year-old boy who was in the driver's seat.

12-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Released from Children’s Hospital, Sent Straight to Juvenile Hall

12-Year-Old Shooting Suspect Released from Children’s Hospital, Sent Straight to Juvenile Hall (Courtesy: Tulare County Sheriff's Office)

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When the 12-year-old pulled out a gun, the 17-year-old tried to back out of the parking stall and leave the area. As the victim was backing up, the 12-year-old began shooting into the victim's car. The victim then grabbed his own gun and fired one shot through his windshield, hitting the 12-year-old. The victim then immediately fled the scene. 

On Dec. 16, detectives learned the 12-year-old suspect was being released from the children's hospital after receiving treatment for his gunshot wound. He was arrested on a warrant and booked into the Tulare County Juvenile Detention Facility, where he is being held without bail.

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Anyone with information regarding this case encouraged to contact Det. Nicholas Sandoval or Sgt. Bryan Clower with the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 559-733-6218. People can remain anonymous by calling or texting 559-725-4194. They can also email tcso@tipnow.com.