Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested a Lecompte man in connection with a shooting that left one person hospitalized in stable condition.
According to the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office, patrol deputies responded around 10:15 p.m. on June 29 to assist the Lecompte Police Department following a shooting within the city limits of Lecompte.
Initial information indicated the victim suffered a single gunshot wound to the chest and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Sheriff’s detectives and the Crime Scene Unit responded to process the scene, collect evidence and interview witnesses. During the investigation, detectives determined that 57-year-old Angelo Girtley allegedly became involved in an altercation with the victim, shot the individual and fled the scene.
Working with the Lecompte Police Department, detectives obtained arrest warrants charging Girtley with attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
On July 2, detectives located Girtley and took him into custody without incident. He was transported to the Rapides Parish Detention Center, where he was booked on the outstanding warrants.
Girtley remains incarcerated on a $1.1 million bond.
The victim remains hospitalized and is listed in stable condition.
Authorities remind the public that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law or administrative proceeding.