Simmesport, LA (4/25/2023) – The Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office (APSO) reported a drive-by shooting.
On April 25, 2023, at approximately 11:00 am responed to a call reporting a drive-by shooting by unknown persons at 301 South Live Oak Street in Simmesport, LA. APSO Deputies responded to the scene.
Further investigation by APSO revealed that the drive-by shooting occurred at 349 South Live Oak Street. Numerous gunshots were reportedly fired at people in the yard of that residence. One 22-year-old male standing in the yard received a gunshot wound to his arm.
The residence and two vehicles had multiple bullet holes. APSO Detectives are investigating the shooting and trying to identify the shooters. The vehicle is described as a newer model silver/gray SUV.
The APSO requests assistance from the public in identifying the shooters. If you have any information about this matter, please get in touch with APSO by calling 318-253-4000.
