A shooting in LaPlace on Monday night has led to the arrest of a local man. The incident took place in the 2400 block of Williamsburg Drive, where deputies swiftly responded to an emergency call at approximately 6:20 p.m. They arrived to discover an 18-year-old man with a gunshot wound to his ankle on a porch. The injured man was quickly transported to University Hospital by Acadian Ambulance, and fortunately, was later released following medical attention, as reported by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office.
Investigations at the scene allowed the officers to soon identify 20-year-old Graylin Burl, III as the key suspect. Up until now, the authorities have not been able to clearly ascertain to definitely determine the shooting's motivation. According to official sources, Burl was arrested and has been charged with attempted second-degree murder in addition to obstruction of justice.
The seriousness of the charges is reflected in Burl's bond, which is set at a notable $160,000. He is currently being held at the St. John Parish jail as the legal process moves forward. St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office has not released further details regarding the shooting or the ongoing investigation.
