NEW IBERIA, La. — According to the New Iberia Police Department, a Franklin Man and a New Iberia man is wanted after a shooting in New Iberia left two children and one man injured.
According to authorities, on Monday, July 29, 2024, shortly before 5 p.m.,officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 1100 block of Spencer Loop. Upon arrival, officers found that a 6-year-old juvenile, a 12-year-old juvenile, and one adult male had been shot. All of the victims were transported to a Lafayette hospital and were listed in stable condition.
During the investigation, New Iberia detectives discovered that the male suspect arrived at the residence and got into a physical altercation with a female who was the mother of his child. The man left the residence and got into the passenger seat of a vehicle, then fired shots in the direction of the residence. While attempting to leave the scene, the driver of the vehicle crashed into two vehicles and also shot at the residence. Several people were inside the home at the time of the shooting, according to New Iberia Police.
The passenger of the vehicle was identified as Dartanion Boutte, 29, of Franklin. Boutte is wanted for:
7 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder
Aggravated Second Degree Battery
2 counts Aggravated Assault with a Firearm
Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
Illegal Use of Weapons
The driver was of the vehicle was identified as Davian Batiste, 23, of New Iberia. Batiste is wanted for:
7 counts of Attempted First Degree Murder
Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property
Illegal Use of Weapons
Possession of a Firearm by a convicted Felon
Possession of a Machine Gun
2 counts of Hit and Run Driving
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Boutte and/or Batiste is asked to contact the New Iberia Police Department at (337) 369-2306 or the Iberia Parish Crimestoppers at (337) 364-TIPS(8477). Information can be submitted by downloading the City of New Iberia App or the P3 App on your smart device.