Fatal overnight Opelousas shooting under investigation
A 16-year-old male was shot. He died at a nearby hospital.
Fatal overnight Opelousas shooting under investigation
and last updated 2021-01-20 19:15:18-05
OPELOUSAS, La. â A teenager is dead after an overnight shooting in Opelousas. The St. Landry Parish Sheriff s office is working to find out exactly what happened.
The shooting occurred at the 200 block of Gulino Street, where neighbors say they were awakened by the loud shots right before 1:30 a.m.
A witness says one of the bullets entered her home through her baby s room. There was a bed with bullet holes sitting on the trailer community s curb. A few trailers nearby were hit by bullets, as well.
St. Landry Parish Teen Dead After Being Shot
St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz says, via press release, that a 16-year-old boy is dead.
This male was shot in the back. He was taken to an area hospital, but he died from his injuries.
Guidroz says they are not giving out very many details about the case yet as the investigation is ongoing.
They are hoping that someone with information will call St. Landry Parish Crime Stoppers at 337-789-TIPS(8477).
You can also give information by using the P3 app on your phone or by visiting stlandrycrimestoppers.com.