A heavy law enforcement presence responded to the scene of a shooting on Keith Drive in Payne Sub-Division off of La. Hwy 6 East on Sept. 24 around 5:44 pm, according to Natchitoches Parish Sheriff Stuart Wright.

 

NPSO Patrol Operations Bureau deputies responded to NATCOM 911 Center reports of “shots fired”in the 100 block of Keith Drive in Payne Sub-Division. While responding to the scene, a Sheriff’s Detective intercepted a vehicle transporting a gunshot victim to Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Patrol deputies and sheriff’s detectives responded to the crime scene and Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.

 

The gunshot victim was believed to have be suffering from life-threatening injuries. Detectives brought in special lighting equipment to photograph, process the crime scene and canvass the area. Detectives say the suspect or suspects involved in the shooting fled the area prior to law enforcement arrival.

 

This investigation is active and ongoing. If you have any information or video please contact the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office immediately at 357-7851.