Baton Rouge man faces attempted murder, drive-by shooting charges

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge man accused of a shooting that injured his friend was arrested and charged.

Jeremiah Phillips, 20, was booked into jail on March 12 and charged with assault by drive-by shooting, attempted first-degree murder and aggravated criminal damage to property. His bond was set at $125,000.

Deputies found a man with shooting injuries to both of his arms before 1 p.m. on March 5 in the 2700 block of Toulon Drive. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.

An affidavit states that the victim was shot in the arms and fled on foot before he was shot at again. The victim told investigators that he’s known Phillips his whole life.

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