Three Acadia Parish men have been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder and armed robbery, according to a news release from Acadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson.
The investigation revealed that the victim met with three men in the 100 block of Valton Castille Road near Church Point on Oct. 18.
As the victim entered the residence, he was allegedly jumped by the in an attempt to rob him. During the attack, shots were fired. According to the investigation, as the victim was struck by gun fire, he was able to grab the gun from a suspect and return fire. Both the victim and a suspect were struck.
Investigators have charged Jaquan Cormier, 22, of Rayne, Blaze Dupuis, 20 of Rayne, and Andrew Jolivette, 25 of Crowley.
Jolivette and Cormier have been booked into the Acadia Parish Jail. Dupuis has been arrested and is pending transfer from Lafayette.
