WBRZ: 19-Year-Old Arrested After Istrouma HS Spring Game Shooting

(WBRZ News 2) Police have arrested a 19-year-old for his involvement in a shooting that occurred in the 3000 block of Winbourne Avenue Thursday night around 8:40 p.m.

The suspect was identified as Notrell Poole.

According to a release, police learned that two groups of individuals had an argument after a football game at Istrouma High School. During the argument at least two men pulled out guns and began shooting at members in each group.

A 32-year-old bystander, who is pregnant, was struck in the midsection by gunfire. The woman was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

The extent of the unborn child's injuries is unknown at this time.

Poole was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail on attempted second-degree murder, attempted second-degree feticide, and aggravated criminal charges.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact the Violent Crimes Unit at 389-4869.


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