One person shot in LaGrange, suspects wanted
LaGrange police are investigating a shooting that left one man wounded and two suspects on the run.
The shooting occurred around 4 P.M. On November 11, 2024, in the area of Degroat Street.
The victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
Police say the victim stated he was standing in front of 612 DeGroat Street speaking with a friend, when he observed two Black Males, one wearing, red shorts, and a hoodie covering his head, and the other wearing black pants, with a hoodie covering his head walk by. Donald stated both subjects appeared to have handguns on their person.
“The victim stated as he continued speaking with his friend, he heard several gun shots being fired. He stated when he looked, he observed the subjects who just walked by, shooting towards his direction from about a block away,” police said. “The victim stated after he realized that he had been shot, he observed the two subjects take flight on foot.”
The Criminal Investigations Division was contacted and responded to continue the investigation.
Anyone with additional information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the LaGrange Police Department at 706-883-2603.
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