Houma Police say someone shot at officers who were out doing a Hurricane Barry damage assessment this afternoon.
"Shortly after 2pm Houma Police were in the area of West Street conducting damage assessments as a result of Hurricane Barry," the department said in a news release. "While doing so, officers heard several shots, some of which were extremely close whizzing by them. Officers observed a burgundy sedan heading in their direction shooting, which resulted in officers returning fire at the vehicle."
No officers were hurt.
Police say they learned a short time later that a man had been dropped off at a nearby hospital with a gunshot wound. Suspecting it could be related to the gunfire exchange earlier in the day, Houma Police notified Louisiana State Police, who is now handling the investigation.
Authorities ask anyone with information to call Louisiana State Police at (985) 876-8834 or Crimestoppers Bayou Region at (800) 743-7433 or submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Citizens do not have to leave their names to be eligible for a cash reward.
