Shooting Tuesday night sends one man to the hospital

On Tuesday, December 23, at approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of shooting in the 600 block of North Chataignier.
Officers found a male with a gunshot wound to the upper part of his leg. The victim was transported by Acadian Ambulance for medical treatment and was later released. Ville Platte police report that they have one suspect in custody and the investigation is ongoing.