Fatal shooting cancels St. Martinville game

ST. MARTIN PARISH – A shooting outside the tailgate area in St. Martinville around 6:30 p.m. has resulted in the death of one person, authorities confirmed. The incident caused tonight’s high school football game to be canceled as police and emergency responders secured the scene.

St. Martinville police have identified a possible suspect, although no further details have been released at this time. Law enforcement is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting and officials are working to gather information from witnesses.