Hall County

Suspect arrested in connection to Gainesville shooting that left 15-year-old in critical condition

Pablino Garcia Suspect arrested in connection to Gainesville shooting that left 15-year-old in critical condition

GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A 21-year-old man wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred last week is now in police custody, officials said.

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Pablino Garcia, 21, of Gainesville, turned himself in at the Gainesville Police headquarters on Tuesday.

Police said, Garcia and others met at a convenience store on March 6 for an arranged transaction.

Officers said during the meet up, shots rang out, hitting a 15-year-old multiple times. The 15-year-old remains in critical condition.

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The victim’s identity and current condition have not been released.

Garcia is charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault. He is currently being held at the Hall County Jail.

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