UPDATE, 4/15/24, 9 a.m.: Detectives have obtained arrest warrants for two people in connection with the incident that led to the fatal shooting on Easy Street, authorities said.

Ja’Quan Dureil James Johnson, 27, is wanted for first degree murder and armed robbery with a firearm.

Jeremy Jermaine Jenkins, 42, is wanted for letting a disorderly place, gambling and obstruction of justice.

This is an ongoing investigation and additional warrants are likely, authorities said.

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Johnson or Jenkins is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. Johnson is considered armed and dangerous.

ORIGINAL STORY: NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) — One person is dead and another wounded in two separate shootings in New Iberia, authorities said.

New Iberia Police responded just after midnight this morning to a report of a shooting at an establishment in the 1400 block of Easy Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a male inside the establishment suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, authorities said. Acadian Ambulance responded to the scene, where the victim was pronounced dead. No other details were released.

Previously, at around 9:20 p.m. Thursday, New Iberia Police responded to a shooting in the 400 block of East Washington Street, where officers found a male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a Lafayette hospital with moderate injuries.

Close

Thanks for signing up!

Watch for us in your inbox.

Subscribe Now

KLFY Daily Digest

Both investigations are in the early stages. At this point it does not appear the two incidents are related, police said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the New Iberia Police Department at (337) 369-2306 or the Iberia Parish Crimestoppers at (337) 364-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted by downloading the City of New Iberia app on your smart device.

Latest news

• ‘Rust’ weapons supervisor gets 18 months in prison for fatal on-set shooting

• Meet the key players in Trump’s hush money case

• 18-year-old has ‘no doubts’ he’ll be on a podium in Paris

• Performers at Olympic flame-lighting ceremony feel pull of the ancient past

• Olympic opening ceremony on Seine River could be scrapped if security risk is too high, Macron says

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KLFY.com.