Sheriff investigates robbery, shooting

Published 12:02 am Tuesday, December 20, 2011

FERRIDAY — A Ferriday man was beaten, shot and robbed at his Levens Addition Road residence Saturday afternoon.

According to a news release from the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office, the victim, George Gibson, 32, told CPSO investigators that three men broke into his home, beating and shooting him in the leg before taking the money from his pocket.

Gibson’s residence is in the 600 area of Levens Addition Road. The victim received treatment at an Alexandria hospital and has been released. The CPSO is seeking further information about the incident, and is asking that anyone who knows more contact Lt. Jack Fletcher at 318-757-3162, 318-336-5231 or 318-386-2200.

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