Teen charged with attempted murder in Opelika
Police in Opelika, Ala. have arrested 18-year-old Antonio Jaron Goodman of Opelika and charged him with attempted murder.
According to a police report, at approximately 12:20 a.m. Monday. police responded to the report of a gunshot victim in the 1800 block of Toomer Street and found a 17-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was taken to East Alabama Medical Center and flown to Midtown Medical Center in Columbus where he is listed in critical condition.
Police said the suspect was taken to East Alabama Medical Center since he was pepper sprayed by the victim and was also involved in a car crash during his escape from the altercation.
Anyone with information about this case should contact Opelika police at 334-705-5220.
Larry Gierer: 706-571-8581, @lagierer
This story was originally published June 20, 2016 at 7:00 PM with the headline "Teen charged with attempted murder in Opelika."