Malakahi Isreal Melendez, 17 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he accidently shot a child.
Police said that Melendez shot the victim in the leg with handgun at a location on Cordle Drive.
Reports added that police later found Melendez in possession of a .22 caliber handgun along with two .45 caliber handguns in his vehicle.
Melendez is charged with reckless conduct and possession of a handgun by a person under 18 years of age.
