Mississippi Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Shooting Near Slidell

SLIDELL, La. — A 40-year-old Mississippi man has been arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder following an early Sunday morning shooting at a residence near Slidell.

According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office (STPSO), deputies responded shortly after 2 a.m. on November 8 to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Military Road.

Investigators with the STPSO Major Crimes Unit determined that George Goetz, 40, of Waveland, Mississippi, had arrived at the residence, where he encountered a female acquaintance and another man.

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Following a brief interaction, Goetz allegedly pulled out a firearm and shot the man.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Authorities have not released information regarding the victim’s identity or current condition.

Goetz was taken into custody and charged with one count of attempted second-degree murder. Authorities reported that he was being booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.

The Sheriff’s Office has not disclosed what led to the confrontation or whether the individuals involved had a prior dispute.

The investigation was conducted by the STPSO Major Crimes Unit.

The Rabbit Hole News will provide updates as additional information becomes available.

All suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

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