Man charged in accidental shooting of 10-year-old in Riverside

The shooting was reported Saturday around 9:38 p.m. in the 400 block of Crystal Drive.

Ames is accused of shooting the boy in the leg with a rifle, according to court documents.

Riverside police Maj. Matthew Sturgeon said investigators determined it was an accident and that alcohol was a factor.

Ames pleaded not guilty to charges on Tuesday. His bond was set at $25,000. No attorney is listed for Ames at this time. We will reach out to his defense once they have been identified.

The case will also go before a grand jury for a potential indictment, Sturgeon added.