The St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office says a man was sitting in his car when another man approached his vehicle and fired shots.
It happened at about 1:00 a.m. Wednesday morning on Salmen Street in Slidell.
Deputies were alerted of the shooting after they were called to the hospital about a man who came in with gunshot wounds.
“Deputies arrived and were able to ascertain some details from the victim before the victim underwent medical treatment for his injuries. It was learned the victim was in his vehicle on Salmen Street in Slidell when he was approached by a black male brandishing a firearm. For unknown reasons, the male began firing into his vehicle, striking the victim.
The shooter entered a dark colored vehicle and fled the area in an unknown direction. The victim is currently listed in stable condition and is expected to recover,” said an STPSO report.
The investigation into who is responsible and why is ongoing.
If anyone has any information that could assist with the investigation, call Sergeant Adam Rudolph at (985) 726-7849.
