A desperate search in Watauga for a teen suspected of shooting a juvenile in the face has come to an end Tuesday.
As of 1:30 p.m. Watauga police say Ayden Stephen Blair turned himself in to law enforcement officials where he was arrested and transported to jail.
Police say the shooting took place around 7:00 Sunday night on Dunson Drive where the victim was found with a gunshot wound to their face. The victim was taken to the hospital but is still alive.
Police were looking for 18-year-old Ayden and said he should be considered armed and dangerous.
Ayden is under arrest on charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, and Family Violence causing serious bodily injury.
Police say Ayden's bond has been set at $300,000.00. They also express their gratitude to the public and media that helped lead Ayden to turn himself in.
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