Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Investigation detectives responded to the 800 block of West End Drive in reference to a shooting.
According to a release, the shooting took place on April 28, 2023 at approximately 6:45 p.m.
Two victims were transported to an area hospital. IPSO detectives were able to determine a suspect and with assistance from Abbeville Police Department and Vermillion Parish Sheriff’s Office the following arrests were made:
Damien James Harding, Jr. (Male, 18 years old)
- LA RS 14:27/30 Attempted First Degree Murder (2 counts)
- LA RS 14:94. Illegal Use of a Weapon
- LA RS 14.55. Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
Damien Harding was booked into the Iberia Parish Jail. No bond has been set at this time.
Juvenile
- LA RS 14:27/30 Attempted First Degree Murder (2 counts)
- LA RS 14:94. Illegal Use of a Weapon
- LA RS 14.55. Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
The juvenile is being held at the Vermillion Parish Jail.
This is an ongoing investigation.
