The Natchitoches Police Department has announced the identification of a shooting suspect. According to NPD, it is searching for 24-year-old Derek Wayne Nash who is wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder.

NPD says its officers and deputies with NPSO responded to the 1400 block of Texas Street in reference to a gunshot victim around 9:21 p.m. on December 7, 2024.

Police say officers found a victim suffering from two gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a hospital in Rapides Parish where they were treated and released on December 8.

NPD says officers spoke to several witnesses who were able to identify Derek Wayne Nash as the suspect.  NPD asks anyone with information to call the police department at 318-352-8101 or Detective Davanta Stevenson at 318-357-3814.

Police warn that Nash should be considered armed and dangerous.