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St. Landry Crime Stoppers is asking for the public's help in solving a fatal shooting in the city of Opelousas.

One man died of gunshot wounds and police are asking for tips. The shooting happened on Patsy Street, police say.

Eddie Stagg was convicted of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm.

Every incident in a week of gun violence involved young men, Chief McLendon says. He's asking parents and residents to help police stop it.

A man wanted in a February shooting in Opelousas is now in jail after police say he was involved in a multi-parish car chase. Markentae Williams is accused of robbing a man at gunpoint on Patsy Street on February 23. Police say Williams, Deandra Weston, and Allie Roy stole a gun and cash from the victim before shooting him.

UPDATE: Third Person Arrested In Opelousas Shootings An Opelousas woman is the second person facing charges in connection with two shootings in the city. According to the Opelousas Police Department, Allie Roy is facing eight counts of attempted first-degree murder, seven counts of drive-by shooting, and one count of armed robbery. Roy is facing those charges in connection with a February 9 shooting on Pulford Street and a February 23 shooting on Patsy Street. In the Pulford Street shooting, so...

Police investigating two overnight shootings in Opelousas Opelousas Police Department and last updated 2021-01-19 19:58:16-05 One person has been arrested after Opelousas Police responded to two shooting incidents in the city Monday night. According to police, officers responded to a shots fired call at 6 p.m. in the area of W. Grolee Street and Sapphire Street. At least one person and at least one residence in the area were struck by gunfire. The victim received a gunshot wound to the lower l...