Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify a man wanted in an attempted break-in.

According to Chief Deputy Bobby Webre, shortly after 10 a.m., Monday morning, August 6, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Cannon Road in Gonzales in reference to a burglary in progress with shots fired.

The suspect, described as a medium build dark-skinned African-American male, fled the scene in an older model four-door vehicle with a faded blue paint job with minor rust showing on the vehicle. As he fled the scene, he fired several shots in the area but no one was injured.

Anyone who may have information on this case is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-621-INFO (4636) or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Greater Baton Rouge Crime Stoppers at 225-344-STOP (7867). To be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers immediately.