Suspect in Shooting of Sleeping Child in Chelsea, Mass. to Be Arraigned

Christian Garcia, of Everett, was picked up by state police in Andover Thursday

A 19-year-old is due in court, charged in a shooting that inadvertently hit a 13-year-old sleeping in his home in Chelsea, Massachusetts. 

Police say the stray bullet went through a third-floor bedroom window, hitting Juan Delgado. 

Christian Garcia, of Everett, was picked up by state police in Andover Thursday. 

necn caught up Delgado as he returned home from the hospital. 

He and his mom said they're not staying in the home because they don't feel safe. 

Delgado said he's grateful for the support. 

Police said Garcia is one of two suspects who police say opened fire on people in a park, right next to the victim's home. 

Police said tips from neighbors helped them make this arrest. 

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