Mandeville, Louisiana – The Mandeville Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect following a shooting on Thursday.

According to an MPD statement, officers responded to a call for service in the 3300 block of John W. Moore Avenue around 7:10 a.m. on January 16, 2025.

Police say officers were advised by Emergency Medical Service technicians that a female victim had been found with a gunshot wound to the chest.

The victim was transported to an area hospital where she is receiving treatment for her injuries. MPD says Jimmie Martin was arrested for Attempted Second-Degree Murder and Sexual Battery.