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Ascension Parish SO searching for suspect in NYE shooting

One man left in critical condition
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Investigators have no leads yet in a shooting that followed a New Year's Eve church service in Ascension Parish.

Officials say the vicim was shot twice while sitting in the driver's seat of his car in his driveway, according to APSO. He and his wife were returning from church.

The man was taken to a nearby hospital and is in critical condition.

Ascension Parish Sheriff Bobby Webre said officials have "no known motive at this time," nor do they have any known suspects or a suspect vehicle at this time.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office at 225-621-4636.