MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – A Mobile woman is now facing an assault charge after her young child accidentally shot himself, according to new court documents.
Naporsha Wrightington, 36, was arrested July 17 after the juvenile was treated for a non life-threatening gunshot wound at a local hospital.
Wrightington was originally charged with chemical endangerment of a child after Mobile Police said they found what’s believed to be marijuana at the scene of the shooting.
Court records show the shooting happened at an Azalea Road apartment complex…