HOUMA, La. – A 73-year-old Houma man faces multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder and armed robbery, following an incident involving gunfire on Halloween.
According to the Houma Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of Carolyn Avenue on Saturday, October 31, after receiving reports of a disturbance involving a firearm.
Investigators determined that an altercation inside a residence led to a suspect allegedly firing a gunshot toward the victim. The victim managed to escape the residence without injury.
Police identified the suspect as 73-year-old James Peter Fanguy of Houma. Authorities say the confrontation reportedly stemmed from a robbery during which Fanguy allegedly pulled a firearm and fired at the victim.
During the investigation, officers obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. Police recovered cash believed to have been taken during the robbery, marijuana, a digital scale, and a firearm suspected of being used in the shooting.
Fanguy was arrested and booked on the following charges:
- Attempted Second-Degree Murder
- Armed Robbery Involving a Firearm
- Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substances
- Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Fanguy was transported to the Terrebonne Parish Correctional Center, where his bond was set at $100,000.
