N.I. man sought for attempted murder charges

A 19-year-old man is being sought for attempted murder charges for a shooting in New Iberia, according to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Tyrail Gilliams, of New Iberia, is accused in a shooting that took place on Sept. 10, in which Gilliams was involved in an argument with another man in the parking lot of a business in the 500 block of West Admiral Doyle Drive, the sheriff’s office said. During the argument Gilliams pulled out a handgun and shot the victim twice, according to the sheriff’s office. 

Sheriff’s office Public Information Officer Wendell Raborn said the victim in the shooting was taken to an area hospital, treated and later released. Raborn would not provide additional details about the identity of the victim or the nature of the argument which took place.

“He’s been known to hang around in Jeanerette and New Iberia, where he’s from,” Raborn said when asked about the suspect’s possible whereabouts.

Raborn also said that other than the attempted second degree murder charge, no additional charges are currently pending against Gilliams.

Gilliams is 5-foot, 9-inches tall and weighs 140 pounds with short black hair and brown eyes. His top front teeth are capped in gold, the sheriff’s office said. 

Gilliams should be considered armed and dangerous, Raborn said. He said that Gilliams has listed several addresses where he has been known to live, including 639 Guilberteau St. Jeanerette, 111 Fortier Circle Jeanerette and St. Edwards Projects C34 and C36, Jacob Alley, New Iberia.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office at 369-3711.