According to Franklin Police Chief Cedric Handy, Ahtajday Phillips, 23, of Roseville St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM, on the charges of attempted second degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, aggravated criminal damage to property, and possession of a firearm by person convicted of certain felonies. Phillips was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.
Additional arrests are pending.
Original Story:
On December 10, 2024, at approximately 2:08 PM, the Franklin Police Department responded to several calls of shots fired in the area of Lee Charles Street. During the course of the investigation, two (2) people of interest have been identified.
At this time, anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716.
The investigation is ongoing.