Abbeville man allegedly involved in shooting faces attempted 2nd-degree murder charge

An Abbeville man is behind bars, accused of firing a shot that injured another person.
Tyreik Broussard, 21, faces attempted 2nd-degree murder charges for his alleged involvement in a shooting that occurred on Sunday.
​On June 19, at approximately 10:45 p.m., officers with the Abbeville Police Department received a call of “Shots Fired” in the 1700 block of Fairmont Ave.
​Responding officers located a male victim in a yard. Acadian Ambulance transported the victim to an area hospital. The victim suffered a single gunshot wound.
The Abbeville Police Department detective division was contacted, and an investigation was immediately started. The investigation led to detectives obtaining a warrant for the arrest of Broussard of Abbeville for Attempted 2nd Degree Murder. On June 20, officers apprehended Broussard on the warrant. Offices transported Broussard to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.
​The victim in this incident, whose identity is being withheld, is listed in stable condition at an area hospital. Abbeville Chief of Police William Spearman would also like to thank the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking anyone who may have any information regarding any crime to contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. Additionally, 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.