Overview
- KLFY identified the victim as 17-year-old Jevonte Collins, who was shot near Plaisance and Lincoln streets in Opelousas early Monday.
- Collins said he was assisting a neighbor with a jump-start when he noticed a green beam, saw someone run past, and then heard gunfire that struck his leg and grazed a finger.
- Police responded to reports of multiple shots in the area and the wounded teen was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
- Investigators are looking for a white Chrysler van with chrome trimming as a vehicle of interest, and no arrests or suspect identification have been announced.
- Anyone with information is asked to contact Opelousas Police at (337) 948-2500 or St. Landry Crime Stoppers at (337) 948-8477.