VILLE PLATTE — Chief Al Perry Thomas reported the Ville Platte Police Department is currently investigating two shootings which happened in the past week.
The first shooting was reported at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 3, near the 900 block of N. Chataignier Street. An adult male sustained a gunshot wound to his right leg. He was transported to Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte and then was Air-Med to Lafayette General.
The second shooting took place at approximately 8:18 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, near the 500 block of N. Coreil Street. Property damage was reported, but no bodily injury was reported.
These investigations are ongoing. Chief Thomas asks anyone with information about these crimes to call VPPD at 337-363-1316. All calls will remain anonymous.
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