The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that left one person dead and another injured Thursday evening at the Ridgewood Apartments in Maringouin.
Maringouin Shooting: Ernest Adams Dead, One Injured in Maringouin Apartment incident, Suspect at Large
According to Sheriff Brett Stassi, deputies responded to a call around 5:20 p.m. after reports of multiple gunshots at the apartment complex. Upon arrival, deputies found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, identified as Ernest Adams, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment; their condition has not yet been released.
Sheriff Stassi confirmed that the suspect remains at large, and investigators are actively searching for the individual believed to be responsible.
“Detectives are on the scene processing it now for clues,” Stassi said Thursday evening. “We are asking anyone with information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact our office immediately.”
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the suspect and victims knew each other. The area surrounding Ridgewood Apartments was temporarily cordoned off as detectives gathered evidence and spoke with witnesses.
Friends and family have described Ernest Adams as a beloved father and community member whose loss has left a deep void in the small town of Maringouin. Social media posts from loved ones expressed heartbreak and disbelief at the sudden tragedy.
“He was a good man and a great dad,” one relative wrote. “He didn’t deserve this.”
The Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Anyone with information related to the shooting is encouraged to contact the Iberville Parish Sheriff’s Office or Crime Stoppers at (225) 687-5100.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
