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19-year-old charged in shooting of SB Saint Joseph High School student

19-year-old Trueth Griffin is charged with four counts, including attempted murder and criminal recklessness.(St. Joseph County Prosecutor's Office)

SOUTH BEND, IN - Justice has finally come for Tyler Brown, the Saint Joseph High School student who was in critical condition from gunshot wounds suffered in October.


19-year-old Trueth Griffin is charged with four counts, including attempted murder and criminal recklessness. Attempted murder is a Level 1 felony, which can result in a prison sentence ranging from 20 to 40 years.


Brown was driving with his father at North Johnson Street and Elwood Avenue back on Oct. 7 when he was shot in the head. Medical personnel were able to save Brown’s life.


Meanwhile, Griffin has been linked to a shooting with injuries on Patty Lane that happened on Sept. 20.


Griffin is being held in jail and will remain there until his arraignment and bond hearing on Monday.


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