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Franklin man charged with attempted murder, another wanted in Tuesday afternoon shooting
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FRANKLIN, La. (KLFY) -- A Franklin man has been charged with attempted murder and another is wanted in connection with a shooting Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
Franklin Police Department responded just after 2 p.m. Tuesday to several calls of shots fired in the area of Lee Charles Street.
Ahtajday Phillips, 23, of Franklin, is charged with attempted second degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal damage to property and possession of a firearm by person convicted of certain felonies.
Another suspect, Cordell Johnson, Jr., is wanted for two counts of attempted second degree murder and one count each of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal damage to property, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies and illegal possession of stolen firearms.
Phillips was arrested at 6 p.m. Tuesday and booked into the St. Mary Parish jail, authorities said. Bail details were not released.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Cordell Johnson, Jr., please contact the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716. You may remain anonymous.