17-year-old charges after shooting in Floyd County

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — A teen has been arrested in Floyd County after a shooting on Friday.

According to the Prestonsburg Police Department, extensive measures were taken to identify the suspects as quickly as possible.

The investigation led authorities to a gray Toyota Tacoma, with the driver coming forward and cooperating with authorities.

The shooter was identified as a 17-year-old—he’s now in custody, formally charged with wanton endangerment and criminal mischief.

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