A teenager has been arrested after officials said a masked gunman fired shots toward the recreation yard at a southeast Georgia regional youth detention center Sunday morning.
Yadreka Porter, 18, was a passenger in a vehicle that drove by and opened fire into the Claxton Regional Youth Detention Center while many juveniles were outside for recreation around 10 a.m., according to the GBI and Department of Juvenile Justice spokesperson Glenn Allen.
“Fortunately, no youth or staff members were injured in this incident,” Allen said in a statement.
The center was placed under lockdown for most of the day as a precaution, Allen said. Shortly after the gunfire, the vehicle was found and stopped by Claxton police, the GBI said. Porter was then arrested by Evans County deputies.
The teen, who is from Lyons, was booked into the Tattnall County Jail on charges of aggravated assault, false statement or writings and possession of a firearm or knife during the commission of or attempt to commit certain felonies, according to online records.
Allen previously said the sheriff’s office took “several suspects into custody,” though it’s unclear if anyone other than Porter is facing charges. He is being held without bond.
Officials have not provided a motive.
The GBI said it was requested by the sheriff’s office to investigate the shooting. After the investigation is completed, the case file will be given to the Atlantic Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
“The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice takes this matter very seriously and is working closely with state and local law enforcement to ensure the safety of our staff and youth, as well as to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident,” Allen said.
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