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APSO: Two suspects wanted in shooting, armed robbery in Darrow

Staff Report
The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office logo is shown in front of the District 1 office in Donaldsonville March 24.

The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office announced detectives are searching for Calvin Adams III of Convent Kevin Ross Jr. of Monroe in connection with a shooting and armed robbery in Darrow.

Both suspects will be charged with attempted first-degree murder, illegal use of weapons, armed robbery, armed robbery with a firearm, second-degree kidnapping and criminal street gangs and patterns of criminal street gang activity.

Calvin Adams III

According to a news release, deputies responded to reports of a shooting about 9 a.m. March 27 in the area of Galaxy Boulevard and Nepture Boulevard in Darrow.

Upon arrival, deputies reportedly found several shell casings and other evidence of a shooting.

Kevin Ross Jr.

Detectives assumed the investigation and learned that the two men were suspected of orchestrating a targeted attack on a male. No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information that could help detectives in this investigation is urged to call the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office anonymously at (225) 621-4636 or by texting 847411 to our anonymous tip line from any cellular device or Crime Stoppers at (225) 344-STOP (7867). You must call Capital Region Crime Stoppers to receive a cash reward.