Ville Platte crime response meeting packed with local and state officials [Video]

EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) — State and local officials gathered Wednesday to address violent crime involving juveniles in Ville Platte.

Ville Platte Mayor Ryan LeDay Williams said the safety and well-being of the community is a major concern, especially due to recent criminal activity primarily involving juveniles.

“We must work collaboratively to find effective strategies to ensure the safety of our businesses, business owners and provide our youth with the supportive opportunities that they need to choose to have a positive path forward,” Williams said.

Police Chief Perry Thomas pointed to a recent shooting at the Gabriel Villa Apartment Complex, saying that incident involved a juvenile.

That shooting happened Monday afternoon, resulting in a 20-year-old man being hospitalized for injuries, according to authorities.

It is such shootings involving juveniles that have the city officials looking for solutions to combat it.

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