Chief A. Perry Thomas reports that on Friday, October 18, 2024, 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 at 735 S.
Chataignier Street. There were two victims: a juvenile with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his
left arm, and a 19-year-old male victim who sustained a gunshot wound to his face. The 19-year-old is
currently in critical but stable condition.
This investigation is ongoing. Chief Thomas asks if anyone has information about these crimes
to please call the Ville Platte Police Department at 337-363-1313.
All calls will remain anonymous, and all suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of
law.
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