Jeanerette residents address concern after neighborhood shooting

JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) — In Jeanerette, residents voiced their concerns of safety as police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night.

Residents said their neighborhood used to be described as quiet, however with many gunshots being heard in the night many are starting to be concerned for their safety.

“We’re trying to turn around. You hear you’re hearing gunfire or firing. You know something’s going on.” A resident said who wished to remain anonymous.

On Thursday, multiple shots rang out in the 500 block of Canal St. in Jeanerette. Although no injuries were reported, police said there was some damage to property in the area. Residents who live near Canal St. said the gun violence in the neighborhood has increased significantly.

“When I moved here 18 years ago, it was quiet, you know? I mean, you rarely heard a siren and now you hear them almost every day, you know, or gunfire in the distant.” the resident said.

Jeanerette’s Police Chief Terrence Moore says his department is actively investigating the shooting and there are suspects. Police are asking anyone in the area with camera footage between the hours of 9 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. to contact them as it could help with the investigation.