Just before 1 a.m. Saturday, a quiet stretch of Easy Street in Franklin was jolted by gunfire that tore into a house and a nearby vehicle. Deputies who rushed to the scene found multiple rounds had been fired, but no one was reported hurt.
According to KLFY, St. Mary Parish dispatchers received a report of shots fired at about 12:55 a.m. Deputies later confirmed that bullets struck a residence and a vehicle, but there were no reported injuries at the scene, the station said.
The St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office said detectives have taken over the case and are leading the ongoing investigation. The agency is asking anyone with information to call 337-828-1960 or submit tips online, noting that tips can remain confidential. Investigators have not released any details about possible suspects or a motive.
What investigators are doing
Detectives are canvassing the neighborhood and processing the area for evidence as they work to identify who opened fire and why. No arrests or persons of interest have been announced, and law enforcement has not shared additional details at this time, per KLFY.
How to contact authorities
Anyone with information is urged to contact the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office at 337-828-1960 or use the online crime-tip form at stmaryso.com/crime-tip. Tips may be submitted confidentially and could help move the investigation forward.
