Teen killed in drug shootout at LaGrange park, police say

LAGRANGE, Ga. - A 16-year-old was killed during a drug-related shootout in LaGrange. The other gunman was also shot and hospitalized.

Lasabyan Mikal Harden, 18, of LaGrange, has been charged with one count of felony murder.

Police investigate a teen's death during a double shooting at a LaGrange park on March 10, 2022.

Harden is accused of shooting 16-year-old Nydarrian Laye during what deputies describe as an argument stemming from a drug transaction.

Laye appeared to have been shot at least three times when deputies arrived. He was rushed to Wellstar West Georgia where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Police investigate a teen's death during a double shooting at a LaGrange park on March 10, 2022. (FOX 5)

Around the same time, Harden had also arrived at Wellstar West Georgia, deputies said, suffering from gunshot wounds to the legs.

Investigators believe Laye had returned fire striking Harden during the dispute.

When SKYFOX 5 flew over around 6:20 p.m., crime scene tape surrounded the park and multiple gun shells were being marked by investigators in the parking lot.

Police investigate a teen's death during a double shooting at a LaGrange park on March 10, 2022. (FOX 5)

Nearby residents said they heard at least a half-dozen shots fired.

Anyone with information on this case 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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