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Dejon Mikel Chargois

Man booked for Attempted 1st-degree murder in connection to shooting in city in November

​Abbeville Police has booked man in connection to a shooting in November.
On Nov. 7, 2020, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to the area of N. East Street and Nugier Street in reference to shots being fired in the area.
​A subsequent investigation concluded that the victim and suspect had a verbal altercation on the roadway near the intersection of N. East Street and Nugier Street. During the altercation, the suspect, later
identified as Dejon Mikel Chargois of Abbeville, produced a firearm and fired it, striking the victim in the abdomen.
​The victim was transported to an area hospital, where he was treated for serious injuries sustained in the shooting. Based on the investigation, detectives were able to secure an arrest warrant for Mr. Chargois for the charges of Attempted 1st-Degree Murder and Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities.
​​On Dec. 16, 2020 Chargois turned himself in to the Abbeville Police Department. Officers booked him on the charges of Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Illegal Use of Weapons or Dangerous Instrumentalities.
Chief of Police William Spearman would like to commend the officers on a job well done. Chief Spearman would also like to remind all of the citizens that we are there, 24 hours a day, to serve you. We encourage all of our citizens to stay vigilant and contact us if you need. In addition to dialing 911, you can contact us at 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through the Tip411 system at the department’s Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/AbbevillePolice Department/, the official web page @ www.abbevillepd.com by clicking on the “Submit a Tip” link provided or through the official Abbeville Police Department app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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