Suspect in Houma shooting arrested in Morgan City

From the Morgan City Police Department

On July 11, 2024, The Morgan City Police Department was contacted by Investigators with the Houma Police Department That information was developed that Adrian Williams was wanted for Attempted Second Degree Murder from a shooting that occurred in their jurisdiction.

According to reports, Williams was allegedly hiding out in a residence on Robin St. Investigators with the Morgan City Police Department Investigation Division along with assistance The Houma Police Department, Department of Homeland Security and the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department proceeded to the residence on Robin St. and began call out procedures.

A short time later, Williams exited the residence and was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was initiated on the residence where a firearm along with suspected marijuana was recovered. A check revealed that Williams was a convicted felon which prohibits him from possessing a firearm.

Williams was transported to the Morgan City Jail where he was booked on the fugitive warrants for Attempted Second Degree Murder and Possession of a Firearm by convicted Felon and Possession of Marijuana where he now awaits court proceedings.