Lafayette man arrested after Abbeville Police responds to shots fired call

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, at approximately 7:27 pm, the Abbeville Police Department responded to several calls reporting shots fired at 1021 W Port Street, the address of Chapel Down Apartments.
Upon arrival, officers received information that someone from one of the apartments walked to the rear of the complex and discharged 4 or 5 rounds from a firearm. The apartment security cameras were checked, and a suspect was identified. Officers located casings behind one of the buildings.
Officers arrested DaMarcus Broussard, 21, of Lafayette. Broussard was charged with Illegal Discharge of a Firearm and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Broussard was transported to the Abbeville Police Department to be booked on both charges, then transported to Vermilion Parish Correction Center.
Abbeville Chief of Police Mike Hardy would like to send a message to anyone that shoots a firearm in the city limits of Abbeville that illegal discharge is a Felony and anyone who is charged with illegal discharge will go to jail.
Hardy said he would like to thank everyone who called to report this incident. Hardy stressed that Abbeville Police needs the community’s assistance to get the bad element off our city streets.
This case is still actively under investigation and Chief Hardy urges the public to provide any further information regarding this crime or any other 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.