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From the Washington Parish Sheriff

On November 1, 2024, Alfred Denale Holmes was booked into the Washington Parish Jail on three counts of attempted 2nd degree murder following an incident that took place on October 15, 2024.

On October 15, an officer responded to a call on Highway 438 in Franklinton regarding gunshots fired and a possible shooting victim. Upon arrival, the officer observed three individuals at the front of a mechanics shop, one of them laying down in front of a truck and visibly bleeding. The officer secured the on-site weapons and questioned those present, and was informed that during an altercation, Holmes had fired at three individuals sitting in two vehicles before being shot in self-defense.

The victims reported that after an altercation, Holmes drove to the scene of the crime, exited his vehicle, and began firing his weapon. The victim returned fire, and Holmes was struck in the abdomen and shoulder. The victim then dialed 911 to seek medical help for Holmes, and he was transported to the hospital after officers arrived on the scene. After the initial investigation concluded that Holmes was the aggressor in the situation, a warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was apprehended on November 1, 2024. He is being held on $200,000 bail.