2 Parks Men Charged In Connection With Shooting

(St. Martinville, La.)-A fight landed two men in jail yesterday.

Monday afternoon, just after 3:00 p.m., the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5300 block of Bridge St. Hwy., Parks, in reference to a disturbance with shots fired. Upon Deputies arrival, it was learned that a physical altercation occurred on Promise Land Drive between Martin Frank Sonnier, 44, and Daniel Lee, 38. During this alte

rcation, Martin Frank Sonnier armed himself with a handgun and attempted to locate Daniel Lee. Shortly afterward, a vehicle used by Lee was seen by Sonnier leaving the area. Sonnier then fired at least 9 shots at the vehicle striking it at least 6 times. The vehicle was occupied by Daniel Lee’s wife and fortunately, no one was injured by the gunfire.

Daniel Lee was charged with Simple Battery and was given a Summons.

Martin Frank Sonnier was charged with the following:

Attempted 2^nd Degree Murder

Aggravated Assault

Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property

Simple Battery of a Juvenile

Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Martin Frank Sonnier was booked into the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center and is currently awaiting bond.

Filed Under: St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office