A 12-year-old Brunswick boy was shot in the head with a BB gun by another boy Monday afternoon.
According to Brunswick police, the victim, Elijah Hill, was flown by helicopter to Shands Hospital where he is still in critical condition.
Police also said the boy who allegedly shot Hill was taken to Waycross Regional Youth Detention Center in Waycross, Georgia. He is also 12 years old.
Hill's mother, Ashantae Hill, has created a Go Fund Me account to help raise donations for her son's medical expenses, as they pray he survives his injuries.
Their page reads:
Hello, my name is Ashantae Hill. My 12yr old son, Elijah Hill was shot Monday afternoon with a high powered rifled bb gun through his left temple. The bb traveled through his brain and is now sitting in the back right of his skull. My baby is in critical condition in ICU at Wilson Children's Hospital. We are asking for this donation to help with any medical expenses as well as other needs my son may have in the future for we are hoping and praying that he makes it. We will appreciate any and every donation for all are coming from the heart. Please continue to pray for my son that he makes it through this trying time. Thank you very much and God bless.
