MARRERO, La. — Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for the public’s help to find a person who shot into a car in Marrero, injuring three children and a father.
The shooting happened around 11 Wednesday night in the 6500 block of LaPalco Boulevard, near Cornerstone Christian Center.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputies say a 34-year-old man was driving in the turn lane, ready to make a u-turn on LaPalco Boulevard, when a silver SUV pulled up beside him.
Someone in the SUV fired into the man’s car multiple times.
A 10-month-old baby, a 4-year-old, and the 34-year-old driver were shot. A 15-year-old also in the car was grazed by a bullet.
Somehow, the man behind the wheel was able to drive them all to the hospital. He and the 4-year-old were in surgery Thursday for their injuries.
The 10-year-old sustained a less serious gunshot wound.
Regina Mitchell, who owns a shop across the street from the scene, tells us she’s shocked by what happened.
“It’ll sting anybody’s heart that this actually happened to a child,” said Mitchell. “I hope everybody can get together, you know, and love one another. Come together as a community and let’s stop this violence.”
While there aren’t many businesses or homes on that stretch of road, deputies believe there are people who know what happened.
They’re asking the public to come forward if they know anything that could help investigators.
Anyone with information regarding this incident or the identities of the suspect(s) or the suspect vehicle is asked to call our Gun Violence Unit at 504-364-5300 or contact Crimestoppers.