Police issue warrant in Thursday shooting

Nakai R. Butler

A warrant for attempted 2nd degree murder has been issued for 22-year-old Nakai R. Butler of Kentwood in connection with the Thursday afternoon shooting of a 17-year-old black male near the intersection of Church and Lincoln Streets in the Poplas Quarters area of Bogalusa.

The victim, who was shot through the jugular vein on both sides of his neck, was taken to LSU-Bogalusa Medical Center shortly before 4 p.m. Emergency personnel were able to stabilize him and control the bleeding and he remains in the hospital. His condition has not been disclosed.

Reports indicate the victim's girlfriend identified the shooter in the incident, which took place about 3:30 p.m. There were also concerns about the girlfriend's health because of the emotional stress and the fact she is pregnant.

A large crowd gathered at the scene of the shooting, as well as at the hospital, where the crowd was estimated at between 50 and 100 persons.

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