Port Barre woman arrested after shooting near Krotz Springs

KROTZ SPRINGS, La. (NEWS 15) — A Port Barre woman was arrested on an attempted murder charge after allegedly shooting at a man during a late-night disturbance near Krotz Springs, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Raneill Cortez, 52, of Port Barre, is charged with attempted second-degree murder and illegal carrying of weapons while committing a crime of violence.

Sheriff Bobby Guidroz reported his office received a complaint of a disturbance on Old U.S. 190 near Krotz Springs on Friday, May 8, just before midnight…

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