17-year-old arrested, charged in shooting, robbery near Baton Rouge smoke shop

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The Baton Rouge Police Department arrested a 17-year-old in connection with a robbery and shooting that happened near a smoke shop.

Officials said Javen LeBlanc of Port Allen was charged with one count each of attempted first-degree murder and armed robbery.

Officers responded to the 2200 block of North Foster Drive around 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 for a reported attempted robbery and shooting. When officers got to the scene, they were told that the victim had been taken to the hospital by personal vehicle…

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