A Lawrenceburg teenager lost his life overnight Tuesday in what law enforcement officials suspect was a drug-related altercation.
The shooting occurred around 9:05 p.m. Tuesday at the former Swinging Bridge/Simms Street Park on Simms Street. At the time of the incident officials with the City of Lawrenceburg were already in the process of dismantling the park. They hope to re-establish the park somewhere in the same general vicinity.
According to Lawrenceburg Police Department Investigator Anthony Nugent, the victim of the shooting is Joshua Fox Smith, age 18. He indicates that Smith sustained two gunshot wounds during what they suspect was “a drug deal gone wrong;†one to the left chest and one to the throat.
Once Smith was wounded, officials speculate the pair continued to fight and his assailant was rendered unconscious. Smith was transported to nearby Crockett Hospital by his girlfriend. He later died as the result of injuries sustained.
The alleged shooter, Tristan Bush, age 18, of Lawrenceburg, was later arrested on charges of first degree murder. Authorities indicate he is currently being held at the Lawrence County Jail without bond.
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