Two face five counts of attempted murder in Friday shooting

Two men face five counts of attempted murder as a result of an argument that began in Scott and allegedly ended in a shooting near here early Friday.
The ill will between the parties allegedly began with an incident at the Cowboy Club and ended at about 3 a.m. on the corner of Hwy 95 and Tanner Road .
According to Acadia Parish Sheriff Wayne Melancon following an investigating into the incident, investigators obtained a warrant of arrest for 18-year-old Jake A. Kebodeaux of Ethienne Street, Maurice. He was arrested without incident on Friday afternoon and placed in the Acadia Parish Jail charged with 5 counts of attempted 2nd degree murder.
On Sunday afternoon a second suspect, 19-year-old Tyler Carpenter of Dulles Drive, Scott turned himself into authorities in Acadia Parish. He is also being charged with 5 counts of attempted 2nd degree murder.
District Judge John Trahan set bond at $100,000 on both Carpenter and Kebodeaux.
The Scott Police Department assisted the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office in the investigation. The investigation is continuing.

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