A shooting incident in Youngsville on Sunday afternoon led to the arrest of a juvenile after investigators uncovered criminal activity connected to the incident.
According to a release from Youngsville Police Chief Jean Paul Broussard, officers were called to the area of Cane Wagon Drive on Sunday (December 7) around 4:00 p.m. in reference to a reported shooting.
When officers arrived, they located a juvenile who had suffered a gunshot wound to the hand. The juvenile was treated at the scene before being transported for further medical evaluation.
Evidence Leads to Juvenile Arrest
Chief Broussard confirmed that during the course of the investigation, officers gathered evidence indicating the juvenile was involved in criminal activity related to the incident. As a result, on December 8, 2025, the juvenile was formally booked into juvenile detention…