Jeanerette Police are searching for an 18-year-old man in connection with a shooting that left a juvenile injured Saturday afternoon.
According to the Jeanerette Police Department, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Cormier Street at approximately 12:44 p.m. on July 18. When officers arrived, they found a male juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound to the lower extremities.
First responders provided emergency medical treatment at the scene before the victim was transported to a local medical facility. The juvenile was reported to be in stable condition.
As detectives investigated the shooting, they secured the crime scene and identified two suspects.
A 15-year-old male juvenile has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
Authorities have also identified a second suspect as Carmel Deuandre Gibson, 18, who is wanted in connection with the shooting. Police say Gibson should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone who sees Gibson is urged not to approach him. Instead, contact your local law enforcement agency immediately or the Jeanerette Police Department detectives at 337-276-6323 or by email at specialvictims@jeanerette.com.
