Two-Year-Old Injured in Suspected Ambush Shooting in Crowley

Overview

• A red Kia parked on North Avenue I in Crowley was hit by gunfire late Monday, injuring a two-year-old boy who was asleep in a car seat.
• Police reported the vehicle was struck by about 17 rounds and said the child was the only person hit.
• The boy was airlifted to a Baton Rouge hospital with a head wound, and his mother told the police chief the child is doing good.
• Chief Troy Hebert said early findings point to an ambush that targeted that specific vehicle.
• Investigators are reviewing city camera placements, asking neighbors to check home video, and plan to boost coverage near the scene while they seek tips.