A 17-year-old is in police custody following a shooting near La Placita that resulted in two fatalities. After the incident, the teenager was reportedly attacked by a group of people who accused him of being the perpetrator. Authorities intervened and took the teen into protective custody, shielding him from the mob. The extent of the injuries sustained during the attack is currently unknown. Police are investigating both the initial shooting and the subsequent assault by the crowd. The teenager’s involvement in the shooting remains under investigation, and no formal charges have been filed at this time. The incident highlights concerns about vigilantism and public reaction to violent crime in the area.
