Teen arrested in Louisiana shooting got ride from scene from grandmother
Summary
A 17-year-old named Markel Lee was arrested after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana that killed one high school senior and injured five others. Police used surveillance videos, license plate readers, and information from Lee’s grandmother to find and arrest him.Key Facts
- The shooting happened at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge on a Thursday afternoon.
- One student, Martha Odom, was killed by a gunshot to the chest, and five others were injured.
- Police found surveillance footage showing someone aiming a gun at the mall’s food court.
- Lee’s grandmother drove him to the mall and picked him up shortly after the shooting.
- Police identified Lee from surveillance images and arrested him on charges including first-degree murder and attempted murder.
- Lee is 17 years old and is being treated as an adult under Louisiana law.
- Police believe the shooting may be related to social media conflicts or gang activity.
- Law enforcement and the Louisiana governor announced plans to search for others involved in connection with the shooting.
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