Abbeville Police Arrest 1 in Shooting; Alleged Shooter Still on the Loose

22-year-old Bradley Broussard of Abbeville has been arrested for his alleged role in the shooting of a male victim over the weekend but Abbeville Police say the alleged shooter is still on the loose.

According to a press release from Abbeville PD, officers responded to the area of East Oak Street and North Bailey Street in reference to a “Shots Fired” call on April 9th.

Broussard was arrested on the following charges:

• Principal to Illegal Use of Weapons
• Obstruction of Justice

He has been transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.

27-year-old Jaylin Veney of Abbeville is accused of pulling the trigger, though, as police continue to look for him. Veney has an outstanding warrant for the following charges:

• Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
• Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies

If you know where Veney may be, contact Abbeville Police by calling (337) 893-2511. You may contact their “Tips” line at (337) 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling (337) 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Veney is considered armed and dangerous.

Abbeville Police say they expect to make more arrests in the case as the investigation continues.