Shooting is reported on homecoming night

Chief A. Perry Thomas reported, on Friday, October 18, a call of shots fired was made during the Ville Platte High School football game. Arrested was Lawrence Pitre, 21, and a handgun was seized. Also arrested was a juvenile, 16, for illegal possession of a firearm. A few hours later, at approximately 12:11 a.m., another call of shots fired was placed on the 700 block of S. Chataignier Street. ...

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