Pineville, LA (10/4/2023) – The Pineville Police Department, (PPD) reported an Alexandria man was arrested for attempted first-degree murder.
On October 3, 2023, at 1:35 a.m., the Pineville Police Department responded to 100 Fox Street about a subject that had been shot multiple times.
Officers determined that the victim was sitting outside an apartment when a subject walked up, shot him, and fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
After further investigation, it was determined that Cortavius Hicks, male, 24 years old, of Alexandria was the shooter. Officers located Mr. Hicks in the 2600 block of LA 28, Pineville where he was taken into custody.
Cortavius Hicks was arrested for Attempted 1st-degree murder, Possession of a firearm by a felon, Possession of CDS I with intent to distribute, Possession of CDS II (2 counts), Illegal carrying of weapons with drugs, and Possession of paraphernalia. Mr. Hicks is being held at Rapides Parish Detention Center with a $570,000.00 bond.
