OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - Opelika Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect in a shooting investigation.

20-year-old Zyreon James is accused of shooting a 16-year-old in August following an altercation. He is wanted for first-degree assault.

Police responded to the 3500 block of Dale Avenue on Aug. 30. Officers found James and the 16-year-old both with gunshot wounds.

Both were transported to Piedmont Hospital in Columbus. The teen was later transferred to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta.

No word yet on the teen’s condition.

According to police, the shooting happened during an altercation involving multiple individuals. James was determined to have allegedly shot the 16-year-old.

The investigation is still ongoing. Police ask anyone with any information to conta

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