Derrell Bates News Today

The shooting happened the evening of June 21, 2021, near the Avondale Family Dollar's crowded parking lot.

One of several juveniles charged as adults in a drive-by shooting that killed a 16-year-old in Avondale appeared in court Thursday morning.

Of the 16 juveniles charged with murder in 2021, most were prosecuted as adults. Five are still awaiting trial in adult court.

Violence at the juvenile detention facility ramped up over three days last month, leading to injuries to staff and residents.