UPDATE: Overton Roberts turned himself in on Sunday.
He was booked with attempted second-degree murder, domestic abuse battery and felon in possession of a firearm.
Last week, we reported that Roberts, 44, of Arnaudville, was wanted in connection with the shooting of his wife.
Deputies were called to a home on Pleasant Run Road just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, to investigate a woman shot in the head.
Deputies and Leonville Police found that Roberts, identified as the suspect, had left the scene in a white Chrysler 300 sedan. They say Roberts discarded the pistol he allegedly used to shoot his wife in the grass at the scene.
Anyone with additional information about this crime is encouraged to call the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-948-6516. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS, download the P3 app on your mobile device or simply dial **TIPS on your mobile phone to tip. All calls are anonymous and you can earn a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
