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Teen suspects considered "armed and dangerous" turned themselves in to DeSoto County Sheriff's Office

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Posted at 5:00 PM, Feb 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-02 16:14:45-05

DESOTO COUNTY, Fla. — The two teen suspects in a shooting, considered "armed and dangerous", turned themselves in Thursday to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office.

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DeSoto County Sheriff's Office update on shooting

Deputies say the shooting happened on Jan. 29th, 2023.

Detectives collected evidence based on security footage and witness interviews which lead to arrest warrants for the two suspects.

Arrest warrants were issued for 19-year-old Carlos Manuel Lopez and 13-year-old Jeavani Luna.

Authorities have said the victim was shot through the spine and remains in the hospital.

The two suspects were considered to be armed and dangerous.

Deputies say the firearm that was used to commit the attempted murder has still not been located.