The Bunkie Police Department began receiving multiple emergency calls reporting gunfire in the area of Keller Street and South Holly Street on Nov. 20, at approximately 3:14 p.m. Within minutes, Bunkie PD patrol officers and an investigator arrived on scene. A crime scene was established, and a preliminary investigation began.
Through the initial investigation, evidence revealed that no one was struck by gunfire. However, the suspect, Katchrin Day (B/M, 35), was involved in a disturbance with a male subject, during which Day fired a handgun at the victim. Both Day and the victim fled the area.
The investigation produced substantial evidence to obtain a search warrant for Day’s residence at 610 S. Knoll Street. After the warrant was signed, the Bunkie Police Department activated its newly formed Special Response Team (SRT), a team of specially trained Bunkie PD officers to conduct high-risk arrests and search warrants, as well as other tactical operations.
The SRT executed the search warrant at the residence. During the search, officers located the firearm that was used in the shooting. Investigators also discovered that Katchrin Day and Olivia Day (B/F, 44) were conducting a major drug distribution operation out of the home. Large quantities of narcotics and cash were seized. No officers or citizens were injured, and both suspects were taken into custody without incident. They were transported and booked into the Avoyelles Parish Jail (DC-1) on the following charges:
Katchrin Day:
• Illegal Possession of Schedule I with Intent to Distribute
• Illegal Possession of Schedule I CDS
• Illegal Possession of Schedule II with Intent to Distribute (2 counts)
• Illegal Carrying of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS
• Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• Attempted Second-Degree Murder
Olivia Day:
• Illegal Possession of Schedule I with Intent to Distribute
• Illegal Possession of Schedule I CDS
• Illegal Possession of Schedule II with Intent to Distribute (2 counts)
Bunkie PD Assistant Chief of Police Brandon Horton stated, “I want to begin by saying that I am extremely proud of my patrol officers, my dispatchers, and the members of our new SRT team. I also want to give thanks to Fire Chief Ducote and his fire/rescue personnel for their support role. Everyone performed flawlessly during this operation, and no one was harmed.”
“These men and women jump into action when duty calls to get the job done and put criminals behind bars where they belong. Under my leadership, there is zero tolerance for gun violence and for criminals who believe they can set up shop to sell drugs in our community. Our citizens expect us to be tough on these crimes, and that is exactly what we will do.”
“As I’ve said many times, if you plan on shooting in our streets or involving yourself in the distribution of illegal drugs in Bunkie, you may want to seriously reconsider doing your illegal work here. My officers will work diligently to find you, arrest you, and seek full prosecution for your criminal activities. Our citizens and their children deserve safe neighborhoods, and it is our job to make that happen. Thank you.”
Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.