Opelousas Police are investigating a shooting that occurred just after 5:00 AM on today. From information provided by the victim and witnesses the shooting occurred near the intersection of M.L.K. Dr. and Garland Ave. One adult male victim received a serious gun shot wound to his arm area. The victim and a passenger were driving through the area in a vehicle at the time of the shooting. It is believed that the gunshots came from another vehicle that was in the area. The victim was able to drive to a local hospital. The victim is currently in a local hospital receiving treatment for what is described as a serious injury but is not considered life threatening. Facts are not clear at this time as to what led to the shooting. Officers are currently reviewing surveillance footage in the area to gather more details about the shooting.
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.
