Arrest made in early morning shooting in Shreveport's Ingleside neighborhood

Author: Erin Buchanan, ebuchanan@ktbs.com
Published On: May 13 2012 12:00:00 AM CDT
SHREVEPORT, La. -

Two teens fight for their lives as the suspect accused of shooting them now sits behind bars.

It happened in the 1800 block of Sestin Street in Shreveport just before 3:00 a.m. Sunday morning.

Police say an argument broke out inside an Ingleside neighborhood house party.

Investigators learned that 17-year-old Gary McCain of Shreveport fired multiple shots, before a security guard working the party returned fire.

Two teens, ages 15 and 16, were severly injured with gunshot wounds to the head.

They were rushed to LSU Health Shreveport were they underwent surgery and are listed in critical condition.

McCain was arrested and charged with attempted first degree murder.

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