Suspect charged in Church Pt. shooting

One of two suspects being sought in connection with recent shootings in Church Point has been arrested.
Davonte DeShawn Mott, 22, was arrested Wednesday by Church Point Police. He has been charged with attempted second-degree murder, illegal use of weapons and aggravated criminal damage.
Mott was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail, His total bond is $116,000.
According to Chief Dale Thibodeaux, Church Point Police received calls on the evening of Dec. 14, 2021, saying someone had been shot on North Wilson Street in the Centennial Village housing area.
Responding officers located a juvenile male who had been shot in the buttocks. The juvenile was taken to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
According to police, two groups of people were shooting at each other, during which several vehicles and residences were hit. Officers recovered a total of 43 spent shell casings.
Police obtained arrest warrants for Mott and 18-year-old Darrion Bradley. Warrants also were requested through the juvenile court for several other individuals, according to Thibodeaux.
Police say Bradley, who is also suspected in several other shootings in Church Point, should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information should contact Church Point Police at 337-684-5455.