EMPORIA, Va. (WRIC) -- A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a 13-year-old that took place in Emporia last month. According to the Emporia Police Department, they received a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Park Avenue on Dec. 15 at 7:52 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a 13-year-old that had been shot in the arm. The victim was then taken to a local hospital for treatment, and is currently expected to recover from the non-life-threatening injury. An investigation indicated that the shooting happened during a "physical altercation during a party," according to the department. Additionally, there was surrounding evidence showing that two residences had also been damaged due to the gunfire. The department said 20-year-old Arkee Porter, the suspect, was recently arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including possession of a firearm by a convicted violent felon, malicious wounding, using a firearm in the commission of a felony, maliciously shooting into an occupied dwelling and reckless handling of a firearm. A search warrant was carried out after his arrest, prompting a firearm seizure. Porter is currently being held at the Southside Regional Jail without bond. An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact the Emporia Police Department at 434-634-7326.