Update:
One arrest has been made in connection to the shooting that occurred at about 3:30 P.M. in the 400 Blk. of W. Bellevue St. 34 year old Joshua Richard of Opelousas was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on the following charges:
- Attempted Second Degree Murder (Five Counts),
- Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities,
- Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
- Illegal Carrying of Weapons (In the presence of CDS).
The investigation into the shooting is ongoing and more arrest are possible. The shooting ultimately was a result of a contentious co-parenting dispute. Both victims remain hospitalized for serious injuries.
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.
Original Story – Shooting on West Bellevue Street
Opelousas Police are currently on the scene of a shooting that occurred in the 400 Blk. of West Bellevue St. The shooting evolved from an argument over child custody. As a result (2) adult male victims were struck by gunfire. Ambulances responded to the scene and transported both victims to a local hospital with critical to serious injuries. The investigation is active and several witnesses are being interviewed at this time. More details will be released as they become available.
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.
