Four victims shot in mass shooting at trail ride event

CLARENCE, La. (KSLA) – Four people were shot during a trail ride event in Natchitoches Parish.

On March 22, at 7:47 p.m., the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to multiple reports of shots fired at a trail ride event off of Catholic Lane in Clarence, Louisiana.

Upon arrival, deputies were met with heavy traffic and a crowd of over a thousand people. Four people were discovered with gunshot injuries.

Emergency medical units from Natchitoches Regional Medical Center and Air EVAC Life Team helicopters were sent to transport the victims.

Victims

• A 22-year-old woman with non-life-threatening injuries.
• A 16-year-old boy with non-life-threatening injuries.
• A 16-year-old boy was transported to a regional trauma center. His condition is unknown.
• A 20-year-old man was transported to a regional trauma center. His condition is unknown.

NPSO and the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations are leading the investigation.

Detectives believe the suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

Special lighting equipment from Natchitoches Parish Fire Protection District #9 was used to photograph and process the scene for over three hours.

A private group provided security for the event, and NPSO was not provided details for the event.

The investigation is ongoing. Detectives are asking you to come forward if you have any information or video footage.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the NPSO Criminal Investigations Bureau at (318) 357-7830, the Natchitoches Parish Sheriff’s Office at (318) 357-7851, or Crime Stoppers of Natchitoches at (318) 238-2388. Tips may be eligible for a reward and will remain confidential.

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