Abbeville: Arrest made in connection to McDonald’s shooting

On June 6, 2023, at approximately 11 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department responded to a shooting that occurred at McDonald's on Veterans Memorial Drive.
Upon arrival officers spoke with victims and witnesses, that stated a Black male in a hoodie walked past a vehicle in the drive thru lane and shot multiple rounds from a semi-automatic weapon hitting the vehicle numerous times. The victim and juvenile exited the vehicle and ran for safety. The suspect ran across the street towards Circle K then down Nugier Street.
From video surveillance the officers were able to identify the suspect as Clarence Matthews Jr. 27, of 1603 Fairmount Ave. in Abbeville. An arrest warrant was issued by the 15th Judicial Court for 2 counts of Attempted 1st Degree Murder, and 1 count Felon in Possession of Firearm. His bond was set at $1,125,000.00.
Matthews was arrested at the scene of another shooting that occurred a week later. He is currently being held at the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office Jail.
Abbeville Chief of Police Mike Hardy urges the public to provide any further information regarding this crime or any other crime by calling the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511. You may also contact our "Tips" line at (337) 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Vermilion by calling (337) 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store.