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"An officer-involved shooting in Harvey sent one man to the hospital.Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office detectives were called to investigate a complaint Friday night on Tallow Tree Drive, where they said they found 20-year-old Demone Carto, of Harvey, involved in a drug transaction.Officials said the detectives identified themselves and approached Carto, who tossed marijuana to the ground, pulled out a gun and pointed it at the deputies.In response, a detective fired three shots at Carto, hitting him in the lower back, officials said.Carto was taken to the hospital where he had surgery and is listed in stable condition. He faces charges of aggravated assault on a police officer and convicted felon with a firearm.JPSO said evidence and witness statements suggest the officer's force was reasonable and necessary.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!"
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