Bloomington teen charged with attempted murder

The Monroe County Prosecutor’s office has charged a Bloomington teen with attempted murder.

Donavon D. Spears, 17, allegedly shot James D. Finney, 19, in the chest and arm on Thursday on the 1200 block of Arlington Park Drive, according to a Bloomington Police Department press release.

Detectives think there might have been a physical dispute before the incident.

Spears was arrested on Thursday and taken to the Monroe County Jail, according to the press release.

Deputy Prosecutor Robert Beck said Monday that Spears was officially charged by the prosecutor’s office with attempted murder. He will be tried as an adult.

Beck said although Spears is 17, the juvenile court does not jurisdiction over attempted murder charges.