1 shot in Immokalee; teen suspect found

Writer: Rachel Murphy
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Collier County Deputies on scene in Immokalee (CREDIT: UC Breaking News)

Collier County Deputies arrested a teen suspect after a man was reportedly shot in Immokalee.

Deputies were on the scene around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, where the victim was found near Proverbs Lane and Westclox Street.

According to an arrest report from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a 16-year-old was accused of shooting at the victim walking down the street in Immokalee, who had allegedly shot at his car. That’s when the suspect took out a firearm and shot back at the victim and drove away.

The sheriff’s office said that the teen is charged with aggravated battery using a deadly weapon and shooting a missile from a vehicle.

The victim who was shot has been transported to the hospital. His condition remains unknown at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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