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Juvenile in custody, 19-year-old in hospital after Hammond shooting

7 hours 18 minutes 25 seconds ago Thursday, October 08 2026 Oct 8, 2026 October 08, 2026 10:53 AM October 08, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

HAMMOND - One juvenile was taken into custody and a 19-year-old was taken to a hospital following a shooting in Hammond on Wednesday. 

The Hammond Police Department said the 19-year-old was shot on South Mooney Avenue and taken to a hospital, where they are in critical but stable condition. 

The alleged shooter was taken into custody and detained at the Florida Parishes Juvenile Justice District. They were booked for attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of a weapon, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile and obstruction of justice. 

HPD said that the FBI's Gang Task Force assisted in the investigation. 

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