2 people arrested after 14-year-old female fatally shot in Brunswick

BRUNSWICK, Ga. (WTOC) - Two people have been arrested after a 14-year-old girl was fatally shot.

According to the Brunswick Police Department, officers responded to the 2700 block of Altama Avenue around 8 p.m. Saturday, in reference to a gunshot wound. During the investigation, it was determined that the victim, a 14-year-old female, was shot by an acquaintance inside the residence.

Preliminary investigation revealed 17-year-old Daquarius Wallace, of Brunswick, was mishandling a firearm when the victim was shot. Wallace was arrested and charged with murder 2nd degree, cruelty to children 2nd degree, possession of a firearm by a person under 18 and reckless conduct.

21-year-old Bobby Sullivan, of Brunswick, was also arrested and charged with cruelty to children 2nd degree, theft by rece