Police: 'Jena Six' teen shoots self, is treated

[Ghost in the Machine]

Police: 'Jena Six' teen shoots self, is treated
Published: 12/30/08, 12:45 AM EDT

MONROE, La. (AP) - A teen convicted in the "Jena Six" beating case shot himself in the chest and was taken to the hospital Monday, days after his arrest on a shoplifting charge, police said.

Mychal Bell's wound isn't life threatening, said Monroe Police Sgt. Cassandra Wooten. The 18-year-old used a .22-caliber firearm in the shooting around 7:40 p.m., she said.

Wooten believes Bell was upset over media coverage of the arrest last week.

"I think he was upset over the incident ... and didn't want to be in the news again," she said.

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[MrSlayer]

1. Beating people, stealing, playing around with guns.

This dude is not headed down a path of prosperity. He needs some help before he ends up killing someone.

[jbane]

2. how's that thug lifestyle working for ya?

That Jena Six case was nothing but Jesse and Al's last stand.