A Sunday argument on Morristown Road in Raceland ended with gunfire and felony charges for 41-year-old Amos Washington, after deputies say he opened fire on another man who then bolted into his home uninjured. Washington allegedly left the scene before law enforcement caught up with him later and took him into custody.
According to WDSU, Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were called out just after 3:30 p.m. Sunday for reports of shots fired on Morristown Road. Investigators say Washington armed himself during the dispute and fired two rounds in the other man's direction. The man ran into his residence and was not hit, and authorities later arrested Washington and booked him on multiple charges.
What the sheriff's posts show
Per the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, the department's news pages carry multiple arrest notices and past shooting investigations in Raceland, showing that deputies have repeatedly responded to violent disputes in the town. Those archived posts lay out earlier attempted-murder investigations and other firearm incidents that have kept local law enforcement focused on gun violence. Officials say community tips have sometimes been key to moving those investigations forward.
Recent fatal incidents in the area
Raceland has seen deadly violence before, including a fatal shooting in March 2025 that left one man dead and resulted in an arrest, underscoring how quickly arguments can turn deadly in the region, as reported by FOX8. Local leaders and law enforcement regularly ask witnesses to come forward after shootings to help investigators piece together what happened, and those community reports have at times produced charges and arrests in past cases.
Charges and next steps
Washington is charged with attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and bail was set at $300,000, according to WDSU. The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office is leading the investigation and has not released further details about a motive or identified additional suspects. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office or submit tips to Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433, per the sheriff's office.
