by St. Martin Parish authorities are currently on the lookout for a suspect involved in a drive-by shooting that occurred on the Atchafalaya Basin in Louisiana. The incident took place on Friday afternoon at approximately 2:16 p.m. and was reported to the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office through a 911 call. The shooting happened at mile marker 124.5 on I-10 westbound.
Upon arriving at the scene, law enforcement officials discovered a male victim who had sustained a single gunshot wound. The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Tragically, the victim’s dog, who was also in the vehicle at the time, was injured as well.
Following a thorough investigation, authorities were able to obtain an arrest warrant for the suspect identified as Matthew Christopher Muse, a 38-year-old resident of Baton Rouge. Muse is wanted on several charges, including attempted crime, first-degree murder, aggravated criminal damage to property, and aggravated cruelty to animals.
According to reports, Muse was last seen driving a dark blue 2013 Lexus with a Louisiana license plate number 425DGI. He is described as a 6’3″ tall Black male weighing approximately 184 pounds. Muse has brown eyes and brown hair.
Investigators are urging anyone who was traveling on I-10 in the Atchafalaya Basin area at the time of the incident and witnessed the shooting to come forward with any information. They can contact the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office at (337) 394-3071 or report it anonymously through St. Martin Crime Stoppers at (337) 441-3030. A cash reward will be offered to anyone whose tip leads to Muse’s arrest.
The investigation into this drive-by shooting is still ongoing, and authorities are determined to bring the suspect to justice. It is crucial for the community to come together and provide any assistance they can in order to ensure the safety and security of the area.
