Police in Billerica, Massachusetts, are investigating after a teen was apparently shot with a BB gun or a pellet gun.
The male victim has been transported to Lahey Hospital & Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. He is listed in critical condition.
"This appears to have been an incident which occurred among a group of juvenile friends using BB guns and a pellet gun," said Billerica Police Deputy Chief Roy Frost in a statement. "Our thoughts are with the victim and his family in hopes he will have a full recovery."
Andover Road was closed in the 300 block area after the incident.
