Suspect arrested in New Iberia attempted robbery

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — A man who was shot by a store clerk in New Iberia last week after allegedly trying to rob the store has been charged, authorities said.

Eric James Francis, 57, is charged with attempted first degree murder, armed robbery and possession of drug paraphernalia.

New Iberia Police received a call at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday about a shooting at a convenience store located in the 200 block of Center Street…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS