SHREVEPORT, La. — A 17-year-old was arrested Sunday evening after police said he shot a man near Hattie Perry Park, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries. 
 
Shreveport police identified the suspect as Kenneth Harp. Investigators said Harp left the scene after the shooting but was later found hiding underneath a house on Oakdale Street, where officers took him into custody. Police also recovered a handgun.
 
The shooting happened around 6:45 p.m. near Hickory Street and Union Avenue. Officers responding to reports of gunfire found a man inside a vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound to the back.
 
The victim was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Police have not released a motive or announced charges against Harp. The investigation remains active.

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