On January 31, 2023, at approximately 3:39 PM, the Franklin Police Department responded to calls of shots fired in the area of Canal Drive. Officers arrived in the area and began investigation efforts. It was learned that projectiles entered a vehicle. No one was injured in the incident.
During the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified. Detectives and officers with the Franklin Police Department located the suspect, who was subsequently arrested.
Juvenile Male, 15, was arrested on January 31, 2023, at 6:52 PM, for attempted second degree murder, illegal discharge of a firearm, illegal possession of a handgun by a juvenile, and aggravated criminal damage to property. The juvenile was booked, processed, and released pending juvenile court.
The investigation is still ongoing and additional arrests may be pending.
The Franklin Police Department is asking that if anyone has any information or was a witness to the above incident, to please call the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716. You may remain anonymous.