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Arrest made in connection with shooting on St. Jude Ave. in New Iberia

Posted at 9:11 AM, Aug 16, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-16 10:50:27-04

The New Iberia Police Department has arrested a man wanted in connection with a Sunday night shooting in the 1100 block of St. Jude Avenue.

Detectives say they arrested 20-year-old Trinity John Ledet after an investigation into the shooting incident. Police say that Ledet allegedly entered the victim’s home without consent while holding a firearm. Ledet allegedly began shooting at the victim who sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.

The victim was transported to a Lafayette hospital for treatment.

Detectives issued a warrant for Ledet’s arrest following the investigation. Ledet was arrested and booked on charges of home invasion. He is being held in the Iberia Parish Jail.

Read more on the investigation here:

One person shot in New Iberia