Gunshot enters occupied house striking TV stand and couch

Published 1:07 pm Friday, February 3, 2023

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LaGrange Police are investigating an incident where a gunshot was fired into an occupied home.

The LaGrange Police Department responded to reports of gunshots fired in the 1000 block of Houston St. around 8:26 p.m. Thursday.

While en route, officers received information about a second 911 call indicating that shots had been fired into an occupied residence on Houston St.

Officers spoke to the 60-year-old victim who said he was inside his residence when he heard a noise coming from near his television. The victim then discovered that a bullet had entered his residence, went through his television stand and lodged into his couch.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Police have not identified any potential suspects at this time.

This incident is still under investigation by the LaGrange Police Department Criminal  Investigation Section.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the LaGrange Police Department at (706) 883-2603 or Troup County Crime Stoppers at (706) 812-1000.