OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release

Sheriff Gerald A. Turlich, Jr. announces the arrests of Shembreca Blalock, 31, of Crowley, Louisiana and Takasha Blalock, 29, of Lake Charles, Louisiana on the charges of Attempted First Degree Murder and Simple Burglary Home Invasion in connection to a shooting that occurred on March 18, 2020 in Empire. Takasha Blalock was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Dangerous Substance.

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (PPSO) District 2 Patrol Division responded to a report of a shooting in the 33400 block of Highway 11 in Empire. Upon arrival, deputies discovered a male victim inside the residence who sustained multiple gunshot injuries to the torso area. During the course of the initial investigation, deputies were able to develop Shembreca Blalock and Takasha Blalock as the suspects involved in the incident and relayed the necessary information to assisting deputies in the area.

Due to the quick actions of deputies on the scene, District 1 Patrol deputies were able to conduct a traffic stop and make contact with Shembreca Blalock and Takasha Blalock, who were arrested in connection to the shooting. Takasha Blalock was found to be in possession of an undisclosed amount of marijuana at the time of arrest.

The male victim was transported to University Medical Center for medical treatment, where he's currently in stable condition.

"We can not tolerate these types of crimes in Plaquemines Parish. We will continue to work hard to find these offenders that show no regard for our community and bring them to justice," said Sheriff Turlich. "Let's come together in order to protect our family and neighbors. I would like to thank our community, patrol divisions and the investigations bureau for their quick and decisive response which resulted in an immediate arrest of the suspects in this case."

Shembreca Blalock and Takasha Blalock are currently confined at the Plaquemines Parish Detention Center with a $500,000 bond each.

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Contact Information:
Lieutenant Chaun J. Domingue
Public Information Officer
Office: 504-934-6785
cdomingue@ppso.net