The Pineville Police Department responded to reports of gunshots in the 1600 block of Melrose Street on Dec. 14, at approximately 7:30pm. Upon investigation, it was determined that multiple individuals were involved in a verbal altercation outside a nearby store. During the altercation one of the subjects fired multiple rounds at two victims.
Detectives recovered multiple spent shell casings and found several bullet strikes to the victims vehicle. Following a thorough investigation and with the assistance of SWAT, a search warrant was executed at a nearby residence. During the search warrant, officers apprehended two suspects, identified as Jaylen Dennis (DOB: 07/11/99) and Joseph Ferrier (DOB: 5/01/96).
Upon making contact with Ferrier, officers located a handgun on his person which matched the caliber of the shell casings found at the scene.
Joseph Ferrier was ultimately arrested on two counts of attempted second-degree murder and six active contempt of court warrants.
Jaylen Dennis was arrested for obstruction of a court order due to a prior docket prohibiting contact with one of the victims. Dennis is also on parole and Louisiana Probation and Parole will be adding a parole violation to his booking.
The Pineville Police Department continues to prioritize community safety and urges anyone with further information about this incident to contact detectives at 318-449-5652