The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting which occurred in the early morning hours of Labor Day, leaving one person in critical condition.
Chief Jimmy Travis reports on September 5 at approximately 12:42 AM, deputies responded to reports of shots fired on Thompson Drive in Hammond.
A suspect was identified as 31 YO Olvin Molina-Andrade, a Hispanic male.
According to the investigation, Molina-Andrade was involved in an argument with the victim, in which both subjects were reported to have been intoxicated. During the argument, the victim was shot by Molina-Andrade multiple times.
A native of Honduras, Molina-Andrade is also an illegal immigrant with several prior arrests for illegal entry into the United States.
Chief Jimmy Travis asks if anyone knows more about this crime to please call the Sheriff’s Office at 985-345-6150, OR if you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers of Tangipahoa’s anonymous tip line at 1.800.554.5245 or visit www.tangicrimestoppers.com and click on the P3 Tips icon or Submit A Tip! You may be eligible for a cash reward.
