19-year-old sought by New Iberia police in French Street fatal shooting
Published 11:15 am Saturday, March 26, 2022
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The New Iberia Police Department is searching for a 19-year-old man who is wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on French Street.
Tyran Treshawn Jones is wanted on charges of second-degree murder, obstruction of justice, and illegal use of weapons.
The shooting was reported around 4:15 p.m. on Friday in the 1000 block of French Street. When officers arrived, they found a 19-year-old male victim in the front yard of a residence, who was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the victim did not live at that residence.
New Iberia police said officers started to give the victim first aid until Acadian Ambulance arrived. The victim was then taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Detectives collected evidence at the scene and interviewed witnesses. With that information, detectives obtained arrest warrants, police said.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jones is asked to contact the New Iberia Police Department at 337-369-2306 or Iberia Parish Crime Stoppers at 337-364-TIPS.