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Police Arrest Suspect in Teen Shooting

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Jovocse Washington, 21

Jovocse Washington, 21, of Evansville is accused of seriously wounding a 17-year-old on Evansville's West Side

A man is in custody for a shooting that wounded a teen on Evansville’s West Side this week. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:

21-year-old Jovocse Washington of Evansville faces an attempted murder charge for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old in the 3100 block of Hartmetz Avenue Monday night.

Evansville Police say the teen was shot during an altercation, sustained serious injuries, and is being treated at a hospital outside of Evansville.

Reports indicate the 17-year-old was wounded in the head.

Police took Washington into custody shortly after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Friday.