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Chief: One man shot on Sunday night at Eunice gas station

Posted at 10:25 AM, Aug 06, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-06 11:25:08-04

More details have been released on the shooting incident that occurred Sunday on West Laurel Avenue in Eunice.  

Chief Randy Fontenot says an Opelousas man was shot during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He has since been released. 

Police say the shooting happened at the Race Way gas station on West Laurel Avenue around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.  Police believe the people involved in the shooting are not from the Eunice area.

The chief says that anyone who may have witnessed the shooting or has any information should contact police by calling Crime Stoppers at 948-TIPS. 

Read the initial story below:

Eunice Chief: More details onincident; still no reports of gunshot wounds