On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Officers of the Uniformed Patrol Division of the New Iberia Police Department responded to a crash at approximately 9:30PM, at the intersection of Iberia Street and Ambassador W. Lemelle Drive.
Upon responding to the crash, Officers were informed that a male inside of the vehicle had a single gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital to be treated for his injuries. There were four (4) other individuals inside of the vehicle as well, including a juvenile.
On March 1, 2023, the male victim died as a result of his injuries.
Through further investigation, Investigators with the New Iberia Police Department developed a suspect, named Jatavist Markal “Latay” Reedom. Reedom is a black male, approximately 5”10 150 lbs.
Reedom is being charged with the following:
1 Count of First-Degree Murder
4 Counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder
1 Count of Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
If anyone know the whereabouts of Reedom, please contact the New Iberia Police Department at 337-369-2306 or Iberia Crime Stoppers at 337-364-TIPS or the P3 App. Tips and information can also be submitted by downloading the City of New Iberia App.
ALL PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!