Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a shooting on Saturday, September 24 shortly before 8 p.m. in Darrow that left three injured.

According to Chief Deputy Bobby Webre, deputies responded to a residence on Highway 22 in Darrow in reference to shots fired inside the residence striking a 16-year-old juvenile in the leg, 45-year-old Claude Graves was struck in the forearm and leg, and 39-year-old Horace Hanzy was struck in the hip and shoulder.

The 16-year-old juvenile was transported to a local hospital where he was treated for his non-life threatening injury. Both Graves and Hanzy were transported by private vehicle to nearby hospitals and treated for non-life threatening injuries.

As the investigation continued it was learned that Graves, the juvenile, Hanzy and other acquaintances were inside the residence watching a football game when shots were fired from outside the residence by an unknown subject.

This case is currently under investigation.

Anyone with information on this case is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office at 225-621-4636 or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at 235-344-STOP (7868). To be eligible for a cash reward, you must contact Crime Stoppers immediately