Man shot in head, found in ditch

Published 1:17 pm Friday, November 20, 2015

HAHNVILLE — Police found a man shot to death Thursday evening in Hahnville.

St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Smith Street at 6:46 p.m. in reference to shots fired and a vehicle in the ditch.

Upon arrival on Smith Street, officers observed a vehicle in the ditch with the keys in the ignition and the vehicle in drive.

Inside the vehicle was the body of Sidney A. Holmes, a 42-year-old male from New Orleans. Holmes suffered an apparent gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead on the scene, authorities said.

The shooting is under investigation, and Sheriff Greg Champagne is urging anyone with information to contact Detective Chris Baird with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-783-1135 or 985-783-6807.

Residents may also contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-903-STOP. Callers do not have to give their name or testify and could receive up to $2,500.