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Shots fired toward 16-year-old walking from Georgia high school

Jacques Hicks Shots fired toward 16-year-old walking from school

ALBANY, Ga. — A 16-year-old is unharmed after police say gunshots were fired toward the teen Monday afternoon.

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Just before 4 p.m., Albany officers were called to Lippitt Drive and S. Harding Street regarding shots fired.

According to WALB, the incident happened near Monroe Comprehensive High School.

Police learned that a 16-year-old was walking from school when shots were fired towards the Monroe student.

No injuries were reported. The 16-year-old identity was not released.

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Albany officials identified two suspects, but one was later released from custody by investigators.

Officers arrested 18-year-old Jacques Hicks. He was booked into the Dougherty County jail and charged with aggravated assault.

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