Teenagers wounded in Boutte shooting, one in serious condition

BOUTTE, La. ( WGNO ) — Two teenagers were hospitalized after a shooting in St. Charles Parish on Monday, Sept. 16.

According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, around 8:30 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a shooting in Boutte at the corner of Lily and Pine streets.

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Upon arrival, two teenage boys were found. One had been shot in the hand while the other suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a hospital where he was listed in serious condition.

Further details aren’t available at this time. Deputies are in the process of gathering evidence and information to determine a possible suspect and motive.

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