OPELOUSAS, LA. (KLFY) — The Opelousas Police Department has arrested Jarlen Richard in connection with a drive-by shooting at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Oak Street.
Richard, 21, was taken into custody on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and faces charges of assault by drive-by shooting and three counts of attempted first-degree murder.
The shooting incident involved multiple shots fired from a vehicle, endangering several individuals in the area. Fortunately, no fatalities were reported.
Detectives were able to identify Richard as a suspect through witness statements and surveillance footage, which led to his arrest.
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