The La Vergne community continues to deal with the tragic death of 17-year old Yudjy (YOU-gee) Cherubin. He was shot and killed outside a condo in the 2000 block of George Buchanan Drive this week.

Two teens have been arrested now on first degree murder charges. In addition, the second teen faces charges of conspiracy to commit first degree murder, possession of a firearm during a felony and simple possession of a schedule six drug.

Both teens are being held at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center.

As police continue to investigate the murder, it's been learned the teen's younger siblings were in the back seat of the car when he was shot in the face. Cherubin died at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

La Vergne Police are asking anyone with additional information that could help in their case to call. They'd like to talk to all potential witnesses.

PREVIOUSLY REPORTED:
Yudjy F. Cherubin, a 17 year-old La Vergne High School student was shot and killed Monday night after reportedly being lured to a vacant condo on George Buchanan Drive. Allegedly Cherubin was responding to an advertisement of an iPhone for sale.

La Vergne Police received a 911 call around 7:40 Monday evening (4/30/2018), stating "a boy got shot in the face." The event occurred outside 2017 George Buchanan Drive, a vacant condo in La Vergne.

Yudjy Cherubin was transported to Vanderbilt E.R. by Rutherford County EMS, accompanied by a La Vergne Firefighter. At 10:15 PM, La Vergne Police were advised by EMS that Cherubin passed away.

Police took one Juvenile suspect into custody at 11:53 PM Monday evening, and that 17 year-old is being held at the Rutherford County Juvenile Detention Center. On Tuesday, a second 17 year-old suspect was taken into custody, and has now been transported to the Detention Center as well.

"This is a case involving two 17 year-old robbery and murder suspects. We are prohibited from identifying them at this time because of their ages," said La Vergne Police Chief Mike Walker.

La Vargne Detectives are continuing to work to identify and interview additional potential witnesses and possible suspects. The investigation is on-going and additional information will be released if there are new developments.