The Natchitoches Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place Sunday night off Lakeview Drive. NPD officers were dispatched to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center on Feb. 15 around 8:05 pm in reference to a gunshot victim. Upon officers’ arrival they were notified by hospital staff that the victim was suffering from a single gunshot wound. Officers at the hospital were able to learn that the victim was at a residence in the 500 block of Lakeview Drive when the shooting occurred.
Investigators and officers responded to Lakeview Drive where they canvased the crime scene and were able to speak with several witnesses. They also collected numerous pieces of evidence that will be sent to the crime lab for analysis.
The victim was later transported from the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center to a hospital in Shreveport where they have since been discharged.
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 regard to this investigation please contact Detective Abbie Baker 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 $5,000 for the arrest of an offender.
