The Bunkie Police Department received an emergency call reporting a shooting in the 600 block of Rose Street on Nov. 30, at 5:47 p.m. Bunkie PD patrol officers quickly arrived on the scene and discovered a victim in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Bunkie Rescue and Acadian Ambulance also responded and transported the victim to a nearby hospital.

Bunkie PD investigator and the Special Response Team were immediately called to the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed that a suspect had been following the victim throughout the city of Bunkie before a weapon was fired through the rear glass of the victim’s vehicle, striking the victim in the head.

During the course of the investigation and witness interviews, a suspect was identified. At approximately 10:55pm that same evening, the suspect turned himself in to Bunkie PD. He was arrested and booked into the Avoyelles Parish Detention Center #1.

The investigation is ongoing, and additional suspects are possibly involved. Further information will be released at a later date and time. The victim remains in critical condition.

“On Sunday evening, our community endured an act of evil on our streets,” said Assistant Chief of Police Brandon Horton. “My staff and I are praying for the victim and the victim’s family during this horrific incident. I would like to commend all of my officers for their swift response and thorough investigation. While this investigation remains ongoing, we are committed to bringing everyone responsible for this heinous crime to justice.”