Attempted murder charge against a 17-year old
A 17-year old has been detained by the Oconee Sheriff’s Office on attempted murder and other charges. The announcement quotes investigator as saying a juvenile charged with a Class A, B or C felony can be tried as an adult. According to the arrest warrant, evidence indicates the teenage victim claimed the 17-year old shot from a vehicle the victim drove on the Jenkins Bridge Road near Westminster, striking it at least three times. The deputy had responded Tuesday to the report of a shooting.