Teen Accused of Shooting Mother Charged

Teen Accused of Shooting Mother Charged


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CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) -- The woman accused in the shooting of her mother now faces charges.

Nineteen-year-old Lakota Plexico has been charged with first-degree attempted murder in the shooting of her mother in the face.

Yesterday, she made her first court appearance.

Police say Plexico shot her 51-year-old mother with a 45-caliber handgun.

Officers say Leslie Talbert survived and is now in fair condition at University Hospital. Meanwhile, the teen remains in jail with bail set at 50-thousand dollars.

Information from: Deseret Morning News

(Copyright 2006 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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