Officers from the Minden Police Department, in collaboration with the Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office, served a warrant early Monday morning on a 16-year-old wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting in Homer. The arrest took place at a residence in the 1100 block of Madison Avenue.
According to authorities, the juvenile was allegedly observed in a vehicle involved in the shooting, which targeted a home under surveillance by the Louisiana State Police.
Upon arriving at the residence, law enforcement initiated a “call out” procedure, briefly activating vehicle lights and sirens before instructing the occupants to exit the home with their hands raised. The teen’s stepfather was the first to comply, stepping out of the house. Officers noted that the teen’s mother remained inside, as she was recovering from surgery.
A few minutes later, the 16-year-old emerged and was taken into custody without incident. Officers conducted a search of the residence for weapons potentially linked to the drive-by shooting but did not recover any firearms at the address.
The stepfather was released once the teen was in custody.
The Minden Police Department urges anyone with information about the shooting to contact them. Sources may remain anonymous.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.