Update from Opelousas Police Department:
An arrest has been made in the April 23, 2023 shooting that occurred in the 600 Blk. of Kim Dr. just after 4:00 PM that injured one male victim. Investigators aided by security cameras deployed in the area through a partnership with the Opelousas Housing Authority and the Opelousas Police Department quickly help identify a suspect vehicle in turn leading to the arrest made today. Investigators arrested Brennon Dupre age: 21 of Dupre Rd. in Opelousas, La. Dupre was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on the following charges:
- 3 counts of Assault by drive by shooting
- 3 counts of Attempted 1st degree Murder
More arrest are expected in this case. Thankfully the victim in this case was treated and released after receiving treatment for his injuries. Chief Leblanc would like to express that the men and women of the Opelousas Police Department will aggressively seek to find and bring to justice all offenders who blatantly risk innocent lives by using firearms to settle grievances or disputes.
Opelousas Police ask anyone with any information related to this shooting to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500, crimetips@opelousaspd.com or through Crime Stoppers (337-948-TIPS, **TIPS on a mobile phone, www.stlandrycrimestoppers.com or download the P3 mobile App.) Tipsters will remain anonymous. Tipsters will receive a $2,500 cash reward.
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
