Crime & Safety
Birthday Party Shooting: 1 Arrested After Four Teens Shot
A 14-year-old is in police custody in the shooting of four teens at a weekend Lawrence birthday party.
LAWRENCE, IN — A teen is in police custody after four teens were shot during a birthday party Saturday night at a Lions Club, WXIN reported. Police say one of the teens is in critical condition at Riley Hospital and three others received non-life threatening injuries to the hand or legs, WXIN reported.
According to the news report, Lawrence Police were called to the 4700 block of North Richardt Avenue just after 10:30 p.m. on a report of shots fired.
On Sunday morning, authorities arrested a 14-year-old on charges of criminal recklessness with a deadly weapon and minor possession of a weapon, and took him to the juvenile detention center, while Lawrence police think other potential suspects are on the loose.
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WXIN reported it's unclear if the shooting was target or whether the shooter(s) were guests at the party.
Contact the Lawrence Police Dept. or Crime Stoppers if you have any information.
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