Major Mark Guidry with the Opelousas Police Department says they are investigating an early morning shooting that has left a man in critical condition at an area hospital.
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OPD make arrest in connection with shooting at North City Park
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and last updated 2021-07-27 17:52:12-04
Opelousas Police have made an arrest in connection with a June shooting at the North City Park.
On Monday, July 26, police learned several individuals were at a residence on Ina Clare Drive who were in possession of several firearms. One was thought to be a person allegedly involved in a shooting at the North City Park.
According to police, the shooting was an exchange of gunfire between two opposing groups that had a previous unsettled dispute. The exchange of gunfire took place while the park was occupied by several people, including small children who were using the park s basketball court and other recreational facilities. No one at the park was injured, police say.