Police in Slidell arrest one man and search for another they say was involved in shooting an 80-year-old man in the back with a high-powered BB gun.
Police say he is one of two people responsible for the shooting. They are now searching for the second suspect, 22-year-old Austin Landry.
Landry is currently wanted by police for Aggravated Second Degree Battery, Cruelty to Persons with Infirmities, and two counts of Criminal Damage.
The pellet gun shooting happened Friday morning, May 8 near the intersection of Robert Boulevard and Fountain Drive.
A police report says, “Shortly before 5:00 a.m., an 80-year-old man was walking along the sidewalk of Robert Boulevard, which was part of his morning exercise routine. The elderly gentleman told officers that he observed a white 4-door sedan, possibly a Toyota, drive past him very slowly. The man saw the vehicle turn around, and shortly thereafter, felt a sharp pain in his back. The same car appeared again and sped off towards Gause Boulevard. The elderly man realized he was shot and called police.”
“Words cannot express how I feel about this incident. There was literally no reason to shoot this poor 80-year-old man other than getting pleasure out of being disgusting and pathetic,” said Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal. “I encourage Mr. Landry to turn himself in because I can assure you that everyone in our community will be searching for him.”
Anyone with information about Austin Landry’s whereabouts is asked to contact Slidell Police at 985-643-3131, or you can dial 911.