Canton Shooting May Have Been Over Drugs: Police

CANTON, GA -- Canton Police detectives are actively investigating the shooting that occurred just before 2:30 a.m. last Wednesday, May 10, at 204 Alpine St. The shooting left a 16-year-old boy wounded and in the hospital, where his chest wound is being treated.

Luke Crisp, the victim, was transported to Northside Cherokee Hospital after the shooting. He was then transferred to WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia, where his condition is stable, according to police.

In a press release updated Thursday, Canton police said further investigation has revealed that the shooting "happened as the result of possible drug activity or a narcotics transaction." The release says the residents of the Alpine Street home are providing very little cooperation in the investigation.

Canton police have identified a vehicle of interest int he case. They released a video on Thursday of a car that was very near the residence just before and after the shooting.

Anyone who has information about the incident or the vehicle in the video is urged to call 911 or the Police Department at 770-704-4883.

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