Photograph: Nyhiem Hogans
According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, “On June 24, 2021, St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives received information from the Opelousas Police Department that a shooting occurred at the vicinity of Alice Street and Story Street in the Opelousas area.”
Upon arrival at the Opelousas Police Department, detectives met with the victim, who stated that as he was driving on Alice Street, he observed a person standing in the roadway while holding a AK-47 rifle. The victim then turned onto Benjamin Street, with the intention of driving to the next block (Story Street), return to Alice Street and exit the area.
As the victim drove on Story Street, an unknown male holding a pistol with a large extended magazine entered the roadway from some bushes began shooting at the vehicle. 4 shots were directed at the front of the vehicle, with 2 shots hitting the windshield. As the victim drove through the ditch at the intersection of Alice Street and Story Street, the person continued to shoot at the vehicle, hitting it multiple times as the victim accelerated and exited the area.
On October 14, 2021, the victim read a press release regarding 2 subjects that were arrested by the Opelousas Police Department. Nyhiem Hogans was identified by the victim as the person holding the AK-47, which caused the victim to turn down Benjamin Street and drive by the unknown shooter holding the pistol.
An arrest warrant was issued for Nyhiem Hogans on December 2, 2021, charging him with attempted second degree murder. He was transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail and booked on the arrest warrant on August 23, 2022.
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ARRESTED:
Nyhiem Hogans, age 19 – Black / Male
133 Piper Drive – Opelousas, LA., 70570
CHARGES:
Attempted Second Degree Murder
BOND: $50,000
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Anyone with information about the shooter or this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-948-6516.
You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial **TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
On behalf of Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
