An 18-year-old and a juvenile each face two counts of first-degree assault.
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MERIDIANVILLE — An 18-year-old and a juvenile have been arrested following an Oct. 7 shooting on Monroe Road that injured four people, including two juveniles, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities announced the arrests Oct. 12.
Deputies responded to the 200 block of Monroe Road after receiving reports of gunfire. HEMSI spokesperson Don Webster said the incident occurred around 9:07 p.m. Two victims were transported to a hospital by ambulance, while two others arrived in personal vehicles.
Major Crimes and Crime Scene detectives responded and began investigating. Detectives determined that two large groups, mostly teenagers, gathered on Monroe Road to fight, according to the sheriff’s office. During the confrontation, two individuals allegedly produced firearms and fired shots, striking four people.
Authorities identified the adult suspect as Andrea Alexander, 18, who faces two counts of first-degree assault. A juvenile was also arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree assault. The sheriff’s office has not released the juvenile’s identity.
All four victims received treatment, according to the sheriff’s update. The investigation remains ongoing. Both suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.