Shooting Incident in Palmetto Village Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

In a late-night incident near the Palmetto Village in St. Landry Parish, officers responded to reports of disturbances involving individuals riding four-wheelers and horses. Tragically, the situation escalated, resulting in a shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.

The incident occurred on Saturday night around 11pm when law enforcement arrived at Snows Road in response to the distressing situation.

Upon arrival, St. Landry Parish Sheriff deputies discovered three individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Two of the victims, a man and a woman, were transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. However, the injuries sustained by the third victim, a woman, proved fatal, and she succumbed to her wounds.