Monroe Police Department announced the arrest of three people in connection with a shooting incident at about 5:30 on Friday that injured a teen. A 17-year-old received a gunshot wound to the ankle in the incident that happened in the area of Cook Street. He was transported to Athens Regional Hospital and was treated and released.
MPD report that Montez Detario Sims was arrested for aggravated assault, reckless conduct, and discharging a firearm near a public street and James Justice Wright and Cartavious Towler were both arrested and charged with giving false statements. Police say more warrants and arrests are expected.