An 18-year-old St Joseph man has been arrested for the accidental shooting of his friend.

St Joseph Police Commander Janice Rothganger says the suspect was arrested without incident in the victim’s hospital room.

Cordell Wallace, 18, was seriously injured in the shooting Wednesday night. Authorities said his left leg would likely be amputated below the knee.

Rothganger says their investigation revealed Wallace was most likely shot unintentionally by his friend. The suspect was arrested at 1:30 pm Thursday.