JEANERETTE — The Jeanerette Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon in the 500 block of Henkle Street.
Officers responded to a call around 1:10 p.m. and found a man, believed to be about 40 years old, suffering from apparent gunshot wounds.
He was transported to a local hospital, where he later died, Police Chief Terrance Moore said.
“We rendered aid, and he was transported for care,” Moore said. “Investigators have since been updated that he has succumbed to his injuries. This is now an active homicide investigation.”
The identity of the victim has not been released pending family notification. Police have not released any information about a suspect.
“No suspect information at this time,” Moore said. “But as soon as it becomes available, we will notify our partners.”
Moore said the department believes the shooting was not self-inflicted.
“It’s caused by another individual or individuals,” he said. “If you see something, say something. You might think it’s not important, but it could help lead to something we’re investigating.”
Police are asking anyone with information, including video or eyewitness accounts, to contact the Jeanerette Police Department at 337-276-6323 or email specialvictims@jeanerette.com.
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Detectives are conducting a shooting investigation in the 500 Block of Henkle St.
Jeanerette Police responded to a call from a resident who needed assistance. The caller, a 40-year-old male, was suffering from a gunshot wound and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to police.
Henkle Street is closed from Matthew B. Polk to Martin Luther King Drive.
Police ask residents to avoid the area.
If anyone has any information, please contact the Jeanerette Police Department at 337-276-6323 or email specialvictims@jeanerette.com.
