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JOHNSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities in Johnson County have charged a 38-year-old man with attempted first-degree murder following the shooting of a juvenile on Sunday.
Deputies responded to the incident on Waters Road in the Laurel community after receiving reports of a young person with gunshot injuries.
Based on their investigation, the sheriff’s office announced that Joshua Houston Upright faces several charges.
- Attempted First-Degree Murder
- Aggravated Child Abuse and Neglect
- Aggravated Assault (Domestic Violence)
The juvenile victim received immediate medical care, as confirmed by the sheriff’s office.
Upright is currently detained at the Johnson County Jail, with bail set at $1 million. The case is still under active investigation.