OZARK, Ala. — Ozark Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on an attempted murder charge following one of two separate shootings that occurred in Ozark on June 8.
According to the Ozark Police Department, officers, investigators and members of the Dale County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting near the intersection of College Street and College Lane at approximately 8 p.m.
Police said a victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound and was transported to a local hospital by Ozark EMS and Fire. The victim, identified only as a minor, was later airlifted to a trauma center and remains in critical condition.
Investigators said the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between two individuals who were part of a larger group. The confrontation reportedly turned violent, resulting in the victim being shot.
Following an extensive investigation that included the execution of two search warrants, scene processing and numerous investigative resources, authorities identified a suspect.
Lakevion Cerano Shider, 23, of Ozark, was arrested and charged with attempted murder. He was booked into the Dale County Jail.
Police noted that the case remains under investigation and that Shider is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Additionally, the Ozark Police Department thanked the Dale County Sheriff’s Office, Dale County Coroner, Ozark EMS and Fire, Dale County E-911, Steve Woodham, the Ozark Public Works Department and members of the public for their assistance during the investigation.
