A 16-year-old boy faces arrest after he reportedly shot a 17-year-old during an altercation in Kenner on Saturday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. in the 4300 block of Florida Avenue, left the 17-year-old with two gunshot wounds, though he is currently in stable condition according to law enforcement.
The younger teen was apprehended about a block away from the scene after police received reports of gunfire. Authorities disclose that the 16-year-old admitted to pulling the trigger, but the motive behind the fight remains unclear. This troubling event has raised concerns about youth violence in the community, prompting further investigation by the Kenner Police Department.
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