UPDATE: U.S. Marshalls Violent Offenders Task Force has arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting incident in which a juvenile suffered a gunshot wound on October 23, 2022.
Police were called to the 600 block of Vieux Orleans Circle at about 9 p.m. Sunday following reports of shots being fired in the area.
They found a juvenile victim suffering from a gunshot wound, he was transported to a local hospital where he was listed in stable condition, Sgt. Robin Green said.
In connection to the shooting incident, the U.S. Marshalls Violent Offenders Task Force located and arrested the suspect, 21-year-old Keiontre Thomas, of Lafayette, for attempted first degree murder.
According to authorities, Thomas also had an additional five outstanding warrants for other non-related charges.
Thomas was transported and booked into Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.
Investigators are actively working the incident, and are asking if anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact the Lafayette Police Department or Lafayette Crime Stoppers at 232-TIPS.
