Ville Platte Police Chief Neal Lartigue reports the following information and will update when more information is available.

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On Tuesday December 23,2014 At approximately 10:30 pm Officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 600 block of North Chataignier. Upon arrival officers found a male  with a gunshot wound in the upper part of his leg. The victim was transported by Acadian Ambulance for medical treatment and later released.  Chief Lartigue stated that they have one suspect in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information regarding this or any other illegal activity, you are asked to call the Ville Platte Police Department at 363-1313.  Your call will remain anonymous.