CECILIA, La. (KLFY) -- The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is searching for those responsible for a homicide in Cecilia this weekend.
Deputies with the Sheriff's Office say they received a call Saturday from a passing motorist regarding a body found in a wooded area in the 2200 block of Bushville Highway in Cecilia. The victim was identified as 32-year-old Ryan Charles of Arnaudville.
Sheriff Becket Breaux says Charles was reported missing Friday by family members.
"When we located the body, he had multiple gunshot wounds in the body," Breaux said. "So far, we're looking for suspects."
Breaux sends a message to those involved in the homicide.
"The one who did this horrendous crime, we're going to find you and we're gonna put you in 400 St. Martin Street which is our jail," he said. "It's a good community, we don't tolerate criminals and especially violent criminals."
If anyone has any information that could help with the investigation, you are asked to contact the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office.
