UPDATE: The Opelousas Police Department has made an arrest for the June 28, 2023 fatal shooting in North City Park.
A 14 year-old male is now facing charges of first-degree murder and armed robbery in connection to the fatal shooting.
The victim, a 15 year-old male, died as a result of his injuries.
According to officers, the suspect was taken into custody before 7:30 this morning after police searched 2 homes.
During the arrest and search, investigators recovered 3 firearms, one believed to have been used in the shooting.
Opelousas Police ask anyone with any information related to this shooting to contact the Opelousas Police Department at 337-948-2500, crimetips@opelousaspd.com or through Crime Stoppers (337-948-TIPS, **TIPS on a mobile phone, www.stlandrycrimestoppers.com or download the P3 mobile App.) Tipsters will remain anonymous. Tipsters will receive a $2,500 cash reward.
