OZARK, Ala. (WDNews) — A teenager who was critically injured in a June 8 shooting in Ozark has died from his injuries, according to Dale County Coroner John Cawley.
Cawley confirmed to WDNews that the victim was 16 years old. He said the teen died from injuries sustained during the shooting and will be transported to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for an autopsy.
The shooting occurred at approximately 8 p.m. near the intersection of College Street and College Lane. Ozark Police officers, investigators and members of the Dale County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and located the teen suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was transported by Ozark EMS and Fire to a local hospital before being airlifted to a trauma center in Mobile, where he remained in critical condition following the shooting.
Police previously stated the shooting stemmed from a verbal altercation between two individuals who were part of a larger group. Investigators said the confrontation escalated, resulting in the victim being shot.
Following an extensive investigation that included the execution of search warrants, scene processing and numerous investigative efforts, authorities identified a suspect.
Lakevion Cerano Shider, 23, of Ozark, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and booked into the Dale County Jail.
With the victim’s death, additional charges could be considered as the investigation continues. Authorities have not announced whether any charges have been upgraded at this time.
The identity of the 16-year-old has not been released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
