3 arrested after gun battle between vehicles in West Feliciana Parish injured 1 person
WEST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies said three men were arrested and more arrests are pending after gunfire broke out between people in two vehicles early Saturday morning.
According to the West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office, one person showed up to a hospital around 1 a.m. on June 6, with injuries caused by the gunfire. The person is expected to survive.
The situation began with an altercation between two parties in the southern part of West Feliciana Parish, authorities said. They added that both parties then left the scene of the altercation in two vehicles and engaged in a running gun battle on Highway 61 near LA Highway 10 west.
According to the sheriff’s office, the injured person was in one of the vehicles. Investigators said they believe shots were fired from both vehicles.
During the investigation, deputies say they identified 5 men that took part in the shooting and secured warrants for their arrest. So far, the following three have been arrested:
- Dwayne Joseph, Jr., 20, of New Roads
- Jveonte Hollins, 21, of Baker
- Trevyon Smith, 19, of New Roads (currently held in Baton Rouge on unrelated charges)
All three face charges of illegal use of a weapon, assault by drive-by shooting, and three counts of attempted second-degree murder. Their mugshots are pending.
Two additional suspects have been identified and are expected to be arrested, deputies say.
The investigation is ongoing.
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