2 arrested, charged in Tuesday evening Americus shooting
One of the suspects was 16 years old
AMERICUS, Ga. (WALB) - The Americus Police Department has made an arrest following a shooting on Tuesday, May 28.
At around 6:10 p.m., officers went to the 100 block of Hosanna Circle about a shooting, according to a release.
When officers arrived, they found a 16-year-old male who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg. The teen was taken to Phoebe Sumter Medical Center by EMS for treatment.
Investigators identified and arrested two suspects from Americus: Quintin Fletcher, 18, and a 16-year-old male.
Both suspects have been charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. The 16-year-old is also charged with possession of a firearm by a person under 18. Additional charges are pending.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Americus Police Department at (229) 924-3677 or after business hours at (229) 937-9011.
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