By rssfeeds-admin NATCHITOCHES, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Natchitoches Police Department has arrested a suspect for a shooting on Brahma Drive on Tuesday.
According to a press release from the Natchitoches Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in reference to a patient suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police say officers made contact with the victim who said that she was in her bedroom on Tuesday night when a bullet came through the wall. The victim was transported to a hospital in Rapides Parish for further treatment.
Police arrested 32- year-old Ajai Johnson in connection to the shooting. Police say he faces charges of Second Degree Cruelty to Juveniles, Possession of a firearm by a Convicted Felon and Illegal use of a Weapon.
Police say Johnson allegedly fired a gun inside the residence which led to the victim being shot.
Detectives were able to execute a search warrant of the suspect’s residence and vehicle. This led to the recovery of a firearm and several other pieces of evidence that will be sent to the crime lab for further analysis.
Johnson was placed in the LaSalle Corrections / Natchitoches Detention Center.
Anyone with additional information in regards to this investigation please contact Detective Morgan Jester at (318) 357-3810. Police say all information given shall remain confidential.
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