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Assumption Parish deputies arrest man on attempted murder charges after early June shooting

1 hour 33 minutes 11 seconds ago Thursday, June 18 2026 Jun 18, 2026 June 18, 2026 11:39 AM June 18, 2026 in News
Source: WBRZ

NAPOLEONVILLE – Assumption Parish deputies have arrested a man accused of attempted murder after a June 1 shooting in Napoleonville. 

The shooting happened after a person bragged about shooting another person days before near Napoleonville.

One person sustained a "superficial wound" in the shooting, officials said.

Robert Scott Jr., 20, was later identified as a suspect in the shooting. 

Scott was arrested on Tuesday on attempted second-degree murder and illegal use of weapons charges. He was booked into the Assumption Parish Detention Center on a $325,000 bond. 

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