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16-year-old arrested in connection with shooting on Hooper Road that left 1 injured
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CENTRAL — A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting on Hooper Road that left one injured, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office.
The shooting occurred on Oct. 16 when several people arranged to meet at a location on Hooper Road for the sale of a firearm, according to homicide detectives.
During the transaction, one person allegedly attempted to rob two other people at gunpoint, resulting in a physical altercation during which a man was shot multiple times.
The man was later transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover.
Detectives arrested a 16-year-old male in connection with the shooting on several charges, including two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of attempted robbery, illegal use of weapons and illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile.
The investigation remains ongoing.
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