Suspect arrested in connection with drive-by shooting in Pointe-de-l'Église in January

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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ACADIA PARISH, Louisiana (KLFY) — A man wanted in connection with a drive-by shooting in Pointe-de-l'Église in January has been arrested.

Nyllean Riggs, 19, of Church Point, was arrested Wednesday afternoon, according to the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office. Charges include vehicular assault, unlawful discharge of a firearm, possession of a stolen vehicle, aggravated criminal damage to property and convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

The incident took place on January 28 after it was reported that several shots had been fired at the corner of David and West Canal Streets in Church Point. Officers were advised that a person had been shot in the lower back and was in the hospital.

Investigators said the person shot first began shooting at someone in another vehicle who had stopped and returned fire, hitting him. Authorities said the initial vehicle the suspects were in was believed to have been stolen in Opelousas. Authorities obtained arrest warrants for Riggs and a juvenile who was also in the suspect's vehicle, police said.

Nyllean Riggs

Riggs is also charged with resisting an officer, fleeing an officer, simple burglary, aggravated criminal damage to property and attempted unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Bail details were not released.