Suspect identified in Sunday shooting in New Iberia
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- A man is wanted for murder in connection with a fatal shooting in New Iberia Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Jahari Ajani Allen, Jr., 24, is wanted on a charge of second degree murder in the death of an unidentified 22-year-old man.
New Iberia Police responded just after 2 p.m. Sunday to a report of a shooting in the 1200 block of Parkview Drive, where officers found a man with a gunshot wound. The victim was initially transported to a local hospital, then later airlifted to a Lafayette hospital, where he died.
Detectives identified the suspect as Allen, who is considered armed and dengerous.
Anyone with information regarding Allen’s whereabouts is asked to contact the New Iberia Police Department at (337) 369-2306. Tips can also be reported anonymously to Iberia Crime Stoppers by calling (337) 364-TIPS, submitting online at www.P3Tips.com, or using the P3 Tips app on your mobile device.