17-year-old Matthew Carter dies from injuries following weekend shooting, suspects charges upgraded.

Matthew Carter, the Comeaux High senior who was shot during an attempted armed robbery has died at a local hospital.

Matthew Carter

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Police found Carter in his vehicle in the early morning of Saturday,  January 18th,  seated inside of his vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound.

Charges for the two teens, ages 13 and 14, have been upgraded to first-degree murder. Both remain in custody.

The Lafayette Parish School System is sending grief counselors to the school.

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