Police: Minor shot while breaking into Blytheville home

A minor was shot after he and two others broke into a house in the 100 block of East McHaney Drive on Sunday evening, according to Blytheville Assistant Police Chief Ricky Jefferson.

The 16-year-old was flown to Lebonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

His condition was unknown as of Sunday night.

Jefferson said the homeowner was asleep in bed when he heard a noise.

He then fired in the dark, striking one of the three offenders in the leg, Jefferson said.

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