ABBEVILLE, La. - Abbeville Police responded to a call where the found a male with an apparent gunshot wound to his head.
The shooting took place on Clover Street near North Bailey Street on March 18 at approximately 8:05 p.m. The Abbeville Fire Department and Acadian Ambulance were contacted.
The victim identified as 18-year-old Freddy Gomezsoto of Abbeville was transported to an area hospital.
An investigation by Abbeville Police determined the victim was shot by Gary Turner, Jr. of Abbeville.
On March 30 Gomezsoto died as a result of the injuries sustained in the shooting. An arrest warrant for Gary Wayne Turner, Jr. was obtained.
No further details regarding the investigation are being released at this time.
Turner is currently wanted on a warrant for 2nd Degree Murder for this homicide. The Abbeville Police Department is asking the public to call the police department with any information on the whereabouts of Turner. Turner should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information regarding this or any crime, please contact the Abbeville Police Department by calling 893-2511 or “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers of Vermilion by calling 740-TIPS or the P3 app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
