Bernice Police and the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting Friday night to find one man critically wounded.
Multiple arrests have been made and an additional suspect is being sought, according to the Union Parish Sheriff’s Office.
The shooting occurred on 6th Street at the Willow Village Apartments shortly after 9 p.m. Friday night.
The victim, a 21-year-old man, suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a regional hospital.
Authorities are searching for Lamar Hamilton, 17, of Junction City on a charge of attempted second degree murder.
UPSO said Hamilton is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Already in custody are a 15-year-old male, a 16-year-old male, and Jamartez Simmons, 17. The two juveniles were placed in a Jackson Parish juvenile facility while Simmons was booked into the Union Parish Detention Center for attempted second degree murder.
Numerous agencies responded to assist UPSO and Bernice officers with the initial call, the subsequent investigation, and the execution of search warrants, including Louisiana State Police, Spearsville Police Department, Junction City Police Department, Bernice Fire, and Pafford EMS.
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