St. Martin Parish, LA – A shooting on Saturday night left three individuals injured in what authorities are calling an ongoing investigation. The incident occurred just after 10:30 p.m. on March 22, in the 1600 block of Smede Highway, near the town of Cade.
According to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office, three people sustained gunshot wounds and were promptly transported to local hospitals for medical treatment. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, and their current conditions remain unclear.
Following the shooting, the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle. Authorities report that the suspect was later involved in a traffic crash before being taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The details surrounding the crash and the suspect’s condition are still under investigation.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed they are actively investigating the incident, though no further details about the circumstances of the shooting or the identity of the suspect have been disclosed at this time. Law enforcement officials have stated that more information will be shared once the initial investigation is complete.
KATC News will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as new details emerge.