A 20-year-old man was arrested in connection to a shooting that injured at 15-year-old girl in Algiers.
The shooting occurred on Sunday, November 4 around 1:42 a.m. in the 400 block of Thayer Street.
According to NOPD, the 15-year-old reportedly received a message from 20-year-old Eric Irons asking to meet at an abandoned home. Once there, an argument between Irons and the girl ensued.
Police say Irons allegedly took a handgun from his backpack, unloaded the weapon, pointed it at the victim and pulled the trigger. The gun then fired, striking the victim in the chest.
Irons fled the location, according to NOPD.
The victim was taken to an area hospital by EMS.
Irons was arrested Wednesday and booked into the Orleans Parish Justice Center for aggravated second degree battery by shooting.