Baton Rouge teen charged with attempted murder, aggravated burglary

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A Baton Rouge teen was arrested after the Baton Rouge Police Department responded to a reported vehicle burglary in the 1500 block of Gayosa Street Friday, May 9.

An investigation led to Alijah Dyson, 17, being charged and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. He was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated burglary and illegal use of weapons and dangerous instrumentalities.

BRPD found Dyson sitting outside on a couch on N. 16th Street with a gunshot wound in the leg. He was taken to the hospital.

Multiple shell casings for two different guns were reportedly located in the yard and street, along with Dyson’s blood on the victim’s vehicle. According to arrest documents, the owner of the vehicle said he was awakened by his wife, who said two people were by their truck and one person was breaking into it.

Shots were reportedly fired at the vehicle owner after he went outside and yelled at the two individuals. No injuries were reported. After seeking cover, the suspects fled.

An affidavit stated Dyson told investigators he and the second suspect he identified as “Youngin” were involved in the burglary before “Youngin” fired shots.

Live .223 rifle rounds were found on Dyson, and this, combined with the spent shell casings and confession from him, led BRPD to believe that Dyson was the shooter.

Louisiana First News has contacted the Baton Rouge Police Department for further information about the other suspect. We will share any details as they become available.

Dyson was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Monday, May 12.

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