LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The Louisville Metro Police Department announced on Nov. 17 the arrest of a man in connection to a shooting that left a teenager in critical condition .

Robert Charles Womble III, 38, has been charged with assault, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. The charges stem from a shooting that happened on Nov. 5 in the 1100 block of Royal Gardens Court.

LMPD said the incident began when the victim was in an apartment’s common area, and Womble came in and started an argument. Womble then allegedly got a gun and fired multiple shots at the 19-year-old, hitting him once in the back.

Police said Womble fled the scene in a car and got rid of his gun. He then allegedly returned on foot and told police he was there when the sh

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