Turner wanted in connection to shooting death of 18-year-old Gomez Soto

An Abbeville man is wanted in connection to a shooting that eventually led to the death of an 18-year-old Freddy Gomez Soto.
​On March 18, 2022, at approximately 8:05 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to a “Shots Fired” call on Clover Street near North Bailey Street.
As officers arrived, they observed a male subject with an apparent gunshot wound to his head. The Abbeville Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance were contacted and responded. The male victim, Freddy Gomez Soto of Abbeville, was transported to an area hospital.
​Detectives with the Abbeville Police Department responded to the scene and began their investigation. The subsequent investigation determined that the victim was shot by Gary Turner, Jr. of Abbeville.
​On March 30, 2022, Gomez Soto succumbed to the injuries sustained in the shooting. An arrest warrant for Gary Wayne Turner, Jr. has been obtained.
No details regarding the investigation are being released at this time.
Turner is currently wanted on a warrant for 2nd Degree Murder for this homicide.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking the public to call the police department with any information on the whereabouts of Turner through any of the various outlets listed below. Turner is to be considered armed and dangerous.
​The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who has any information regarding this or 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.