St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in eastern St. Bernard

St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting in eastern St. Bernard

The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of an adult male victim that occurred shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, August 17 on the East Judge Perez Drive extension near Torres Drive in St. Bernard community, Sheriff James Pohlmann said.

The victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated. The extent of his injuries are not known at this time.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident who would like to share it with detectives can do so anonymously through the St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau’s tip hotline, (504) 271-TIPS or 8477, or by calling Crimestoppers GNO at (504) 822-1111. Tipsters can remain anonymous, do not have to testify and could be eligible for a cash reward.

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