Teen Arrested for Allegedly Opening Fire on Louisiana Officers

A teenager has been placed under arrest for suspicion of opening fire on officers with the Baker (LA) Police Department late last week.

According to WBRZ-TV , the shooting happened during a late night traffic stop for a vehicle infraction. Police say that the driver of the vehicle—identified as 17-year-old Artrevion Darnell Lathers—fled the scene on foot and opened fire on officers.

Lathers faces charges of attempted first-degree murder of a peace officer, illegal use of a weapon and possession of a stolen firearm.

No officers were hurt during the incident.

Lathers was booked into jail Wednesday.