Mississippi Man Arrested for Attempted Murder Following Shooting Near Slidell

SLIDELL, La. — A 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, deputies responded shortly after 2 a.m. on November 8 to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Military Road.

Investigators say 40-year-old George Goetz of Waveland, Mississippi, arrived at the residence, where he encountered a female acquaintance and another man.

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Following a brief interaction, authorities allege Goetz produced a firearm and shot the man.

The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities have not released his identity, the extent of his injuries, or his current condition.

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

Authorities have not disclosed the relationship between the individuals involved or what led to the confrontation.

The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as they become available.

Goetz is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.