Student, Teen Shoot Each Other During Drug Deal on Ga. Campus
A local hospital listed two teens in serious condition as a result of the shooting.
Two teenagers are in serious condition after exchanging gunfire in a parking lot on the campus of Georgia State University March 21.
University police said the shooting was the result of a drug deal that went wrong, according to legacy.11alive.com.
Authorities arrested Shelton Torance Flournoy, 19, Jalyn Isaiah Knight, 18, and GSU student Bryan Rhoden. Flournoy was shot three times and Rhoden was shot once. Both were taken to Grady Memorial Hospital.
GSU Police Deputy Chief Carlton Mullis said Rhoden got into a car with the two teens to sell them a pound of marijuana, but a disagreement ensued and both Flournoy and Rhoden brandished weapons. Following the shooting, Knight fled the car and alerted police of the incident. A Glock .40 caliber handgun and a .22 caliber handgun were recovered from the scene.
Police charged Flournoy with assault felony, attempted murder and possession of a firearm on campus. Charges are pending against Rhoden for assault felony, attempted murder and possession of a firearm on campus. Knight has been detained for questioning.
Campus police and the Georgia Bureau of Investigations are continuing to investigate.
If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century
This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!
