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Two critically injured, including infant, in New Iberia drive-by shooting

Several treated for non-life-threatening injuries
New Iberia Police
Posted at 11:21 AM, Mar 19, 2022
and last updated 2022-03-19 13:31:25-04

An infant is one of two people critically injured in a New Iberia shooting on Friday, according to police.

Officers say on March 18, 2022, at approximately 9:30 p.m. NIPD responded to a shooting in the 200 block of C V Jackson Drive.

During an investigation, it was learned that the shooting was a drive by.

Three victims were taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while two others are said to be in critical condition, including a 7-month-old infant, police report.

A previous version of this article shared a photo of the suspect vehicle involved. New Iberia Police tell KATC that they no longer need assistance in identifying that vehicle.

Anyone with information on the shooting is urged to contact the New Iberia Police Department at 337-369-2306.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Iberia Crime Stoppers at 337-364-TIPS.

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