Opelousas woman arrested after shooting boyfriend in the back
An Opelousas woman has been arrested after she allegedly shot her boyfriend in the back during an argument.
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KLFY) - An Opelousas woman has been arrested after she allegedly shot her boyfriend in the back during an argument, according to the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office (SLPSO).
Crystal Gene Bell-Edmond, 41, of Opelousas, was arrested on Jan. 27 and charged with attempted second-degree murder, according to SLPSO.
According to SLPSO, Bell-Edmond called 911 and said that she shot her boyfriend in the back.
When deputies arrived, she was located in the home and the victim was found at a convenience store across the street from the residence, according to SLPSO.
Following an investigation, it was determined that when Bell-Edmond got off work, the victim picked her up and the two got into an argument on their way home.
SLPSO said that when Bell-Edmond and the victim got home, Bell-Edmond shot him in the lower back.
She then called 911 to report the shooting, SLPSO said.
Bell-Edmond's bond is set at $75,000.
Disclaimer: All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.