Shots fired in city; one arrested

On May 23, 2021, at approximately 7:47 PM, the Franklin Police Department received multiple calls of shots fired in the area of Magnolia Street and Maple Street involving several individuals. Officers arrived on scene and began investigation efforts. One caller advised that a bullet had entered their residence.
During the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified and arrested. Joseph Daniels, Jr., 24, of Samuel St., Franklin, LA, was arrested on May 25, 2021, at 11:00 AM, on the charge of illegal use of weapons or dangerous instruments and a warrant for probation violation. Daniels was booked, processed, and held with no bond set at the time of press release.
The Franklin Police Department is asking that if anyone has any information or was a witness to the above incident, to please call the Franklin Police Department at (337) 828-1716. You can remain anonymous.