Shooting in Morgan City Monday morning

 

Staff Report

Two people were injured after gunshots were reported this morning in the area of Lawrence Street and Federal Avenue, and police are looking for a suspect, Morgan City Police Chief Travis Crouch said.

The shooting victims were identified as Don Brown, 30, and Eric Charles, 22. No addresses were given. Brown sustained a non-life threatening wound to his side and was taken to Teche Regional Medical Center. Charles suffered a wound to his leg, and was an innocent bystander according to witnesses, Crouch said. 

A suspect in the case was identified as Barron F. Kenner, 40, who has both Morgan City and Berwick addresses. 

No motive has been found yet in the shooting, Crouch said. Police located a suspect vehicle on First Street, Crouch said.