FOUR YOUTH ARRESTED ON WEAPONS CHARGES
At approximately 7:00pm Thursday evening, Hendry County Deputies responded to a report of a shooting that had just occurred at the Hendry County LaBelle Community Sports Park, located at 999 Forestry Division Road in LaBelle near the airport area.
It was reported that 4 juveniles ran from the area upon the arrival of law enforcement officers. Two teens were taken into custody in the area of Cowboy Way and Pratt Blvd. The other two teens continued running hiding in a wooded area near the airport.
Multiple patrol and K9 unis arrived on scene to search for the two suspects. A short time later they were located by Deputies and escorted to patrol units and then transported for questioning.
It was reported by witnesses at the park, they saw the 4 teenagers fighting when they suddenly broke off into two groups and began shooting at each other. There were no injuries.
After taking all 4 juveniles into custody, Crime Scene and K9 units continued to search the area of the park along the area where the juveniles had run and in the wooded area. Several items were collected and were placed into custody.
All 4 juveniles were arrested on the following charges and transported to the Hendry County Jail.
16-year-old male, LaBelle charged with Affray, later released to the care of his Guardian
16-year-old male, LaBelle charged with Affray and Discharge a Firearm in Public, Improper Exhibition of a Firearm and Aggravated Assault without Intent to Kill – transported to the care of the Department of Juvenile Justice
15-year-old male, LaBelle charged with Affray later released to the care of his Guardian
17-year-old male, LaBelle charged with Affray later released to the care of his Guardian
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