Teen charged with assault in Selma shooting
Published: Jun. 7, 2016 at 6:38 PM CDT
SELMA, AL (WSFA) - The Selma Police Department has charged a teenager with first degree assault in relation to a shooting that occurred in May.
According to police, 17-year-old La'Darius Averhart was arrested on June 6 for his alleged involvement in the shooting of a male in the 100 block of Dunklin Street on May 30.
Police say the victim was shot once, and the bullet entered and exited his left arm before passing through his abdomen.
The victim was transported to UAB to be treated for his injuries.
Averhart was transported to the Dallas County Jail where he is being held on a $60,000 bond.
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