On June 02, 2023 just before 7:00 P.M. Opelousas Police investigated a shots fired call in the area of Hayward & Mouton Streets. Responding officers arrived in the area and began speaking to witnesses. Officers were able to obtain high quality video from area residences that led to officers identifying a vehicle of interest, which ultimately led to the arrest of (2) individuals who were involved in the illegal discharge of a firearm. Officers arrested 20 year old Quinntarious Edwards, of Lafayette, La. and a 17 year old male juvenile of Opelousas. Both were charged with the following:
1.) Illegal use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities
Lousisiana revised statute 14:94 reads as follows:
§94. Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities
A. Illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities is the intentional or criminally negligent discharging of any firearm, or the throwing, placing, or other use of any article, liquid, or substance, where it is foreseeable that it may result in death or great bodily harm to a human being.
Thankfully no one was injured during this incident. The Opelousas Police Department will aggressively pursue charges against all individuals who recklessly endanger lives with the illegal use of firearms.
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.
