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Teen basketball player shot and killed in LaGrange, 18-year-old arrested

Gunfire went off in the area of Polk Street and Lindsey Street around 4 p.m. on Thursday.

LAGRANGE, Ga. — A 16-year-old was shot and killed in LaGrange on Thursday, police said.

Gunfire went off in the area of Polk Street and Lindsey Street around 4 p.m.

Police later identified the victim as Nydarrian Laye. They said the teen was shot "multiple times in the chest" and elsewhere on his body. He was pronounced dead after being transported to Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

Social posts indicate Nydarrian was a basketball player, with the LaGrange Knights club team posting on Facebook: "Rest on my Young Knight!" 

The post asked for prayers for his family and offered condolences to his mother. 

Credit: Facebook

Rest on my Young Knight!! Everyone please keep the Kennedy and Laye Family In your prayers 🙏🏽 ❤️ Sincere Condolences to the Family Melinda Laye Kennedy We Love you Basketball Mom!!

Posted by LaGrange Knights on Thursday, March 10, 2022

LaGrange Police said a second person was also shot and drove himself to the hospital. Authorities clarified this person is the shooting suspect. The 18-year-old has been taken into custody and is facing a felony murder charge. According to LaGrange Police, the 18-year-old was shot in the leg. 

Authorities said Nydarrian and the 18-year-old were in a fight prior to the shooting. Investigators said the fight and shooting happened during an attempted drug deal. The 18-year-old shot Nydarrian, who in return fired back. 

Anyone with information is asked to call Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706)812-1000 or the LaGrange Police Department at (706)883-2603.

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