On December 30, 2021 around 9:54 p.m., officers with the Natchitoches Police Department were dispatched to the 100 block of South Williams Avenue in reference to a group of people saying someone shot at them while in the parking lot of Basic Health and Fitness. Upon officers arrival they located the group of people who said that they were popping fireworks in the parking lot when they heard what sounded like two bullets ricocheting. The group then noticed an individual standing near a vehicle in the parking lot and after a brief argument heard the same sound as the suspect was fleeing the area.

As a result of their investigation officers were able to locate Kyle Tanner (W/M, 48 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) who was placed under arrest without incident. Kyle Tanner is charged with four counts of Attempted First Degree Murder, Disturbing the Peace by Public Intoxication and Obstruction of Justice.

The Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available.

If you would like to report suspicious activity please contact the Natchitoches Police Department at (318) 352-8101 or if you have additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Alisha Roberson at (318) 357-3810. Remember all information given shall remain confidential.

How to report an anonymous tip via Natchitoches Crime Stoppers:

You can also report a tip anonymously by calling Natchitoches Crime Stoppers at (318) 238-2388. All tips remain confidential and the caller can receive a cash reward up to $2,000 for the arrest of an offender.

Corporal John Greely
Public Information Officer
Natchitoches Police Department

Release Date: January 3, 2022

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