14-Year-Old Wanted In Pearl-Cohn Shooting

Metro Police are searching for a 14-year-old wanted in a shooting that injured a 17-year-old outside Pearl-Cohn High School Friday.

Posted Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 1:04 pm CT

NASHVILLE, TN -- Detectives say a 14-year-old fired the shots that critically injured a 17-year-old outside Pearl-Cohn High School Friday.

A juvenile court arrest order for Rico Ransom was issued Tuesday.

Youth Services detectives believe Ransom shot 17-year-old DeMario Crowder, an acquaintance, shortly after classes were dismissed Friday.

Police did not release a motive in the shooting.

Crowder was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center in critical condition after he was shot. An update on his condition has not been released.

Photo via Metro Nashville Police Department

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