Coal Township shooting suspect arrested

28/22 NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a suspect was arrested in connection with a shooting in Coal Township on Wednesday.

According to court documents, 15-year-old Aiden Scott was arrested Wednesday following a May 15 shooting that left another 15-year-old boy hospitalized.

Scott was arraigned at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday before Judge William J. Zalinski, who set bail at $250,000, according to court records.

Scott faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, possession of a weapon by a minor, recklessly endangering another person, and other related charges.

Officials say Scott was unable to post bail and is currently being held in the Northumberland County Jail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for the morning of June 4.