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One injured, another in custody following Tuesday shooting

Lafayette Sheriff’s Office
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One man was injured and another is under arrest following a Tuesday shooting near Duson.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Detectives are investigating the shooting, which happened around 4:30 p.m. in the 100 block of La Rue Biarritz. 

The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries, deputies say. 

Bill Garcia, 39, was booked with aggravated second-degree battery, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and obstruction of justice, deputies say. 

The investigation is continuing, they say.