Louisiana Man Arrested Suspected in November 18 Shooting in Laplace

Louisiana - The St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office stated on November 21, 2022, that Lennix Torell Jackson, 19, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, was arrested on November 18, 2022, in connection with a drive-by shooting in LaPlace, Louisiana, that injured an 18-year-old female.

Officers discovered the female victim with a gunshot wound inside a home in the 400 block of Elm Street in LaPlace on Monday, October 31, 2022, at about 11:15 p.m. The woman was taken to a hospital in New Orleans by emergency personnel, where she was treated and released. Officers also determined that the residence had been hit by gunfire.

Officers reportedly identified Jackson as a suspect after conducting an investigation. Detectives acquired a judicial warrant for Jackson's arrest based on their investigation. Jackson surrendered to the St John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office. He was charged with assault by drive-by shooting (felony), principal to aggravated criminal damage to property, and principal to aggravated battery. In lieu of a $600,000 bond, he is being kept in custody.

The probe is still going on in this case. Authorities are asking anyone with information on the incident to contact the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office TIPS line at 985-359-TIPS (8477) or Sgt. Byron Smith of the Criminal Investigations Division at 504-359-8763.

Citizens can also follow this link to submit tips on the Sheriff’s Office website.

An arrest is an indication that probable cause exists to believe the subject was involved in the offense alleged. A person is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.