UPDATE: Prattville Apartment Shooting Suspects Taken into Custody
On Sunday, May 6, Prattville police officers responded to a call of a shooting that occurred at the Highland Lakes Apartment complex on Briarwood Street.
A 19-year old male is said to have been shot once in the lower back by Deshaun Jones, of Montgomery. There were multiple shots fired at the apartments. A vehicle chase ensued between the victim and suspects, following the shooting.
At this time a felony warrant has been obtained on Deshaun Jones for Attempted Murder. Another felony warrant for Assault 1st has been obtained for the juvenile driver of the suspect vehicle. The suspects were last seen in a white 2004 Buick LeSabre, bearing tag number 1523AV5. An AK-47 style rifle that was recovered on the scene was involved in the incident but was not used during the shooting. The incident is still under investigation.
Anyone with information should contact the Prattville Police Department at 334- 595-0208 or the Secret Witness Hotline at 334-595-0259.
*****UPDATE
Both suspects have been now been taken into custody.
Authorities have charged Deshaun Jones, 19, of Montgomery, with attempted murder. They say Jones shot a 19-year old man in the back at the Highland Lakes Apartments Sunday, May 6, after a shootout and car chase.
A juvenile who was driving the vehicle was also arrested and charged with assault.
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