Crime
17-year-old Enan Brooks arrested in shooting of 14-Year-Old in LaGrange
LaGrange, GA — Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting of a 14-year-old boy on McCall Street. Enan Brooks, 17, was apprehended by LaGrange Police Department Detectives on Tuesday evening and has been booked into the Troup County Jail.
The shooting occurred early Monday morning, January 6, 2025.
Officers responded to a residence at 514 McCall Street at approximately 5:00 a.m. following reports of a gunshot victim.
Upon arrival, police discovered a 14-year-old boy suffering from a gunshot wound to the neck.
The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving treatment for his injuries. His condition has not been disclosed, but police have described the injuries as serious.
Investigators determined that Brooks discharged a firearm during the incident, striking the teenager before fleeing the scene.
After a swift investigation, Detectives located and arrested Brooks at approximately 5:40 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
He has been charged in connection with the shooting and remains in custody at the Troup County Jail. Further details regarding the motive or circumstances leading to the shooting have not been released as the investigation continues.
The LaGrange Police Department is urging anyone with additional information about the incident to come forward. Detective Ligon is leading the investigation and can be reached at 706-883-2603. Tips may also be submitted anonymously through local crime tip lines.
The shooting has raised concerns in the LaGrange community, particularly given the young age of the victim. Authorities have emphasized their commitment to thoroughly investigating the case and ensuring justice is served.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation develops.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.