18-year-old arrested following Halloween night shooting in Auburn
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- 18-year-old Sederien Tahlek Carter arrested Sunday for first-degree assault in Halloween shooting.
- Victim shot on West Longleaf Drive in Auburn was hospitalized but has been released.
A Lanett man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a man injured on Halloween night in Auburn, according to the Auburn Police Department.
Police say Sederien Tahlek Carter, 18, was arrested Sunday, Nov. 1, on a felony warrant charging him with first-degree assault.
According to the Auburn Police Department, officers responded to the 800 block of West Longleaf Drive on Saturday, Oct. 31, after receiving a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has since been released.
Following further investigation, Carter was identified as a suspect in the shooting.
On Sunday, Carter was located and taken into custody by the Opelika Police Department with assistance from Auburn police.
Carter is currently being held at the Lee County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
CNAW2 News reported a heavy police presence in the area of Downs Way and West Longleaf Drive on Halloween night. At the time, a crime scene had been established, and an ambulance and fire crews were dispatched to the scene. Images from the area showed vehicles lined up as people attempted to leave.
Police have not released additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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