Juveniles involved in Destrehan shooting

Published 8:19 am Sunday, August 28, 2022

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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 90 block of Carriage Lane in Destrehan on Saturday, August 27, 2022, around 12:30 A.M.
Deputies were dispatched to the area around 12:30 A.M. based on the report of gunfire.
When deputies arrived at the location, they learned juveniles had discharged a firearm across the street, striking several vehicles and an apartment. A teenage juvenile female was located with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg and was transported to a local area hospital for medical treatment.
Through investigation, detectives have detained a teenage juvenile and expect more arrests to follow.
This is an ongoing active investigation.
SCSO urges anyone with any information including citizens in the area with home surveillance or Ring camera systems to review their video footage and to contact Detective Chris Waguespack with the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office at cwaguespack@stcharlessheriff.org, (985) 783-6807, or (985) 783-1135.