Domestic abuse call in Abbeville leads to attempted murder charges

One man sits in prison today after being charged with two counts of attempted first degree murder, kidnapping and other charges.
According to the Abbeville Police Department, on Saturday June 3, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., the Abbeville Police Department responded to a call of a home invasion.
The complainant advised that her sister is staying at her home due to her being in a domestic encounter with the suspect threating to kill her and her children, which began in Iberia Parish.
The complainant advised that her sister’s husband was at her residence, kicking down the door, and making entrance into the home.
While officers were enroute, the complainant called back stating that the suspect had a knife and had cut someone.
While the officers were arriving on the scene, the complainant stated that he was leaving in a Buick.
Officers demanded that the suspect stop, but he did not and continued circling the block. Upon passing a second time in front of the home, the officers again demanded that he stop.
At this time back up officers were arriving on the scene; the subject sped up and hit an Abbeville Police Department unit head on, sending the suspect and an Abbeville Police officer to the hospital.
The APD arrested Cedric Evans, Male DOB 06/23/1973. He was transported to AGH, and a warrant was obtained to draw blood and urinalysis.
Cedric Evans is being charged with two counts of Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Attempted 2nd Degree Kidnapping, Domestic Abuse Battery with Child Endangerment, and Home Invasion.
Chief Hardy urges the public to provide any information regarding any crime by calling the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511. You may also contact our “Tips” line at (337) 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers of Vermilion by calling (337) 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or at Google Play Store.