HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man claimed to be responsible for shooting and wounding two men in Houma on Tuesday. Detectives say victims are recovering at an out-of-area hospital.
Violent Crimes Detectives are looking for 21-year-old Peyton Dee Chauvin of Houma, who is wanted for attempted second-degree murder. Investigations revealed, that a disturbance at a home in the 1200 block of Coteau Road, led to Chauvin pulling out a gun and shooting at the victims before running away.
At about 11:25 p.m., reports of gunshots in the area were called in along with more calls of a man being hit by gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, deputies say they found a 51-year-old man suffering from wounds to his lower body and legs.
The Sheriff’s Office says a second victim was found, a 55-year-old man was also shot in his lower body. The two were taken to a hospital and are currently listed to be in stable condition.
A warrant has been issued for Chauvin’s arrest on two counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder. Chauvin is described as a white male, about 5’8” tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and eyes.
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Sheriff Soignet urges anyone with information on where Chauvin could be to contact Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives at (985)876-2500, or Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433, online at CrimeStoppersBR.org, or through the Bayou Tips app on mobile devices.
