Abbeville man allegedly shoots woman during argument

On Sunday, at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers with the Abbeville Police Department responded to a call that a person had possibly been shot at the Country Village Apartments on Coullee Kinney Street.
As officers arrived, they observed a female subject outside of the apartment with a gunshot wound to her neck. Officers learned that the victim and the suspect, identified as Demontrevon Chavis of Abbeville, got into an argument. Chavis produced a handgun and fired one round, hitting the victim in the neck. The victim stated that the suspect was still in the residence. The victim was transported to a local hospital for medical attention, and officers sealed off the area and contacted the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for assistance. While waiting for the Special Response Team to arrive, Chavis exited the apartment and was taken into custody without incident. Officers were able to retrieve the weapon used, and a routine check determined that the handgun was reported as stolen on the N.C.I.C. database.
Chavis was arrested on the following charges:
• Attempted 2nd Degree Murder
• Illegal Possession of a Stolen Firearm
The victim was treated and later released from the hospital.
Chief of Police William Spearman would like to thank the officers for a job well done. Chief Spearman would also like to thank the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance.
The Abbeville Police Department is asking that anyone who may have any information regarding this or any crime, to please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511. 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.