Man shot in Reserve early Saturday morning
Published 12:23 pm Monday, June 9, 2014
RESERVE — A Reserve man was shot three times early Saturday morning, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in determining who fired the shots.
St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded at 3 a.m. Saturday to the 200 block of Chad B. Baker Street in Reserve following a shooting report. Upon arrival, the deputies discovered a 22-year-old Reserve man was shot.
The victim, who was located by authorities in a house, sustained three gunshot wounds to his chest, arm and leg. He was taken to a New Orleans-area hospital for medical treatment, and authorities said on Tuesday his current condition was unknown.
Witnesses who were with the man in the house when police arrived told deputies shortly after the victim stepped outside the residence they heard the gunshots.
Investigators said bullets also struck two vehicles parked in a neighbor’s driveway.
Anyone with information regarding the shooting is asked to call the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.
Callers can choose to remain anonymous.