15-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of 16-year-old at LaGrange skate park
An argument at a LaGrange skate park led to shots being fired, with some of the shots fatally striking a 16-year-old and police now have someone in custody.
LaGrange Police responded to 400 Bull Street (South Bend Skate Park) in reference to multiple shots being fired and at least one person shot at this location on March 4, 2022, at approximately 7:30 P.M.
Officers arrived and located Nasir Truitt suffering from multiple gun shot wounds on Pierce Street beside the skate park.
He was transported to Well Star West Georgia Medical Center where he died as a result of his injuries, police and Troup County Chief Deputy Coroner Amy Sheppard.
The Criminal Investigations Section responded and took over the investigation at this time. Early investigation reveals there was an argument between two groups of people, that led to multiple shots being fired.
Brandon Harrison Jr, 15 years of age was arrested and charged on March 5, 2023, with the Murder of Nasir Truitt. He was also charged with four additional counts of Aggravated Assault stemming from this incident. Harrison is currently being held on these charges with no bond.
This case is still under investigation and more charges may be pending.
If anyone has any information about this incident, please contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706 883-2603 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at 706 812-1000.
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