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First round of warrants issued in connection to Feb. 24 Abbeville shooting

Arrest warrants have been issued for five people, including a juvenile, allegedly involved in a shooting that occurred in Abbeville last month.
On Feb. 24, at 9:46 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department responded to multiple calls of shots fired near the Family Dollar Store and ZaZa’s Hooka Lounge on Veterans Memorial Drive. Abbeville Police Department and Vermilion Task Force arrived to find a crowd of people yelling and screaming; people were attempting to help the gunshot victims, and cars leaving in all directions. Abbeville Police took control of the scene and began documenting evidence, taking statements, and coordinating efforts of all agencies involved, while Vermilion Task Force assisted with crowd control, and crime scene security.
Throughout the investigation, the Abbeville Police Department has secured warrants for suspects in this incident. The first round of warrants have been issued by the 15th Judicial District Court.
Those warrants include:
Kalen Christopher Cormier – 20 years old
​​4 counts Attempted First Degree Murder - $400,000
​​1 count Illegal Use of weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities - $100,000

Kirby Jarmall Woods – 20 years old
​​4 counts Attempted First Degree Murder - $400,000
​​1 Count Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities - $100,000

Roderick Keith Guidry Jr – 22 years old
​​4 Counts Attempted First Degree Murder - $400,000
​​1 Count Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities - $100,000

Tre’von Tyreek Ardoin – 21 years old
​​4 Counts Attempted First Degree Murder - $400,000
​​1 Count Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities - $100,000

** Juvenile**
​​4 Counts Attempted First Degree Murder - $400,000
​​1 Count Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities - $100,000

This case is still actively under investigation and Chief 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.

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