Patterson police are searching for a murder suspect wanted in connection with a Friday night shooting. The intended victim in the case wasn't hit by gunfire, Police Chief Patrick LaSalle said.
Robert J. Parker Jr., 37, of Patterson, is wanted on a second-degree murder charge stemming from a Friday night shooting, LaSalle said.
At about 10:30 p.m. Friday, Parker approached a person near the intersection of Sixth and Park streets in Patterson, LaSalle said. Park is accused of firing a gun three times at a young male victim, LaSalle said. The victim wasn't hit, though, LaSalle said.
On Saturday, police attempted to arrest Parker, but he evaded authorities, LaSalle said. Police did recover a 26 Glock pistol with extended magazines capable of holding up to 60 rounds of ammunition that Parker is believed to have used in the shooting, LaSalle said.
Parker is a convicted felon and has "an extensive violent background,"LaSalle said. Parker is described as 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. A mugshot of Parker was not yet available.
Anyone with information on Parker or the shooting may call the Patterson Police Department at 985-395-6161.