Opelousas shooting leaves 1 hospitalized; suspect in jail

One person is hospitalized after a shooting and a suspect is in custody, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Joel Nimer, 18, of Opelousas, is charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons or dangerous instrumentalities, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Police reported the shooting happened in the area of Overton Street and Martel Street on Thursday, March 26, just after 8:30 p.m…

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