Abbeville Police arrests one man, looking for another in connection to April 9 shooting

One man has been arrested and another is wanted in connection to a shooting that occurred in Abbeville last Saturday.
Investigators with the Abbeville Police Department obtained warrants regarding the shooting that took place near East Oak Street and North Bailey Street on April 9. Officers who responded to that call found one victim shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment.
On April 13, the Abbeville Police Department arrested 22-year-old Bradley Broussard of Abbeville on charges of Principal to Illegal Use of Weapons and Obstruction of Justice. Broussard was transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.
​Investigators are searching for 27-year-old Jaylin Veney of Abbeville. Veney has an outstanding warrant for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder and Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies. The Abbeville Police Department is asking for anyone knowing Veney’s whereabouts to contact the Abbeville Police Department. Veney is to be considered armed and dangerous.
​This investigation is still ongoing and more arrests are expected in this case.
Anyone who may have any information regarding any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.