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Two teens arrested in connection with assault, Ringgold shooting

by Minden Press-Herald

Two 17-year-old males are in custody following early morning raids on January 30. Minden Police Department officers executed warrants at two residences, one in the 100 block of Millard Fuller Drive and the other in the 1000 block of Tillman Drive, in connection with a January 18 assault and a recent shooting in Ringgold.

Officers arrived at both locations simultaneously, announcing their presence with sirens and flashing lights. Both suspects were apprehended without incident. During the search of the Tillman Drive residence, police recovered a magazine and an upper receiver for an AR-15 rifle. The teen residing at the Tillman Drive address is known as “Little Man,” while the teen from Millard Fuller Drive is known as “WOP.”

The January 18 assault occurred outside Abraham’s Food Mart. The victim told police that as he was walking from the store, “WOP” and “Little Man” approached him. “They called his [the victim’s] name and, when he looked back, WOP hit him in the head with a firearm, busting his head open,” said Detective Hicks. “The victim took off running; as he was running, Little Man manipulated the slide, and they both ran after him.” The victim was unsure of the motive, whether it was an attempted robbery or simply assault.

“Little Man” has been charged with criminal conspiracy to aggravated 2nd degree battery, aggravated 2nd degree battery, and aggravated assault with a firearm. “WOP” has been charged with criminal conspiracy to aggravated 2nd degree battery, principal to aggravated 2nd degree battery, and principal to aggravated assault with a firearm. Both teens were transported to BDCC for booking. The investigation into the Ringgold shooting is ongoing.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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