On Tuesday, June 22, at 12:07 pm, the Amite City Police Department received a call of gunshots fired on West Oak Street.
Upon arriving near the area where shots were fired, officers spoke to multiple witnesses who identified the suspect as a white female with a handgun. The suspect, Kirsten Cuti, was apprehended nearby and brought in for questioning. Detectives learned that she and her boyfriend got into a physical altercation then she pulled out a handgun and began shooting. The victim was struck and was later transported to North Oaks Medical Center.
Cuti was charged with Illegal Discharge of Firearm and Aggravated 2nd Degree Battery.
Chief Francois would like to thank the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office for their quick assistance in responding to the call.
