Second juvenile suspect arrested in Milan shooting
MILAN, Tenn. — A second suspect has been arrested in a Milan shooting that left two men dead.
Two 17-year-old juveniles are now each charged with two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Milan Police Department.
Two young men were gunned down around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday outside the Meadows of Milan apartment complex. Police say the shooting was likely gang related.
“Some signs that indicate that it may have been gang related. One of the victims and one of the shooters, a verbal altercation. And seems that one of the shooters came back to settle the argument with a gun,” said Milan Police Chief Bobby Sellars.
Police say both suspects fired gunshots during the shooting. They say both victims were shot multiple times.
Both suspects were identified by witnesses and were arrested in Milan, according to police.
A second shooting is also under investigation. Neighbors said multiple rounds were fired into a house on Ellis Street.
According to Chief Sellers, the two shootings are related.
Police announced the arrest of the first juvenile suspect Wednesday afternoon. Police say that suspect admitted to the shooting in an interview.
The victims were identified as 19-year-old Troy “Tuman” Whitmore and 20-year-old Deairrious “D.D.” Young.
If you have any any information that would help investigators, call Milan Police at (731) 686-3309.
