Information sought about highway shooting

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Acadia Parish Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred on the Church Point Highway, just south of Church Point at about 1 a.m. on Feb. 21.
An unknown suspect fired shots into a vehicle occupied by multiple juveniles as they were both traveling north. Two of the juveniles were struck by gunfire and were taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect’s vehicle is described as being dark in color.
It is believed that this was not a random incident, according to a Acadia Crimestoppers news release.
Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to call the tips line at 789-TIPS or download the P3 app on a mobile device to report atip anonymously.
All callers will remain anonymous and can receive up to a $2,500 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in this case.