Shooting Suspects Nabbed

Last year in June of 2021, a shooting happened in south Monroe in the area of Sandifer Avenue and Vine Street where two individuals were shot. When Monroe police arrived at the scene, they found that 19-year-old Xavier Wright and a juvenile had been wounded from the shooting, where they were taken to a local hospital for treatment. After further investigation, police determined that twin brothers, Bobby and Dennis Harris were responsible for the shootings. Police could not locate the pair, but an alert was issued, stating that the brothers were considered "armed and dangerous". Crime Stoppers rewards were offered for their capture, as the brothers eluded being caught by law enforcement for a year. But just recently, that all changed. On June 9, Ouachita Parish law enforcement, acting on an arrest warrant, went to a residence on Washington Street where Bobby and Dennis Harris allegedly were. While acting on the felony warrants, officers were able to locate the brothers at the residence, as they were taken into custody without incident. The arrest occurred during night hours, as the brothers were said to have been outside of the residence, according to the arresting report. One of the brothers, Bobby was searched, where officers allegedly found a handgun and 27 grams of marijuana in his possession.

Both men are now housed at Ouachita Correctional Center (OCC) facing a litany of charges. Bobby Harris is charged with Possession With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance, Illegal Carrying of a Weapon in the Presence of Narcotics, Illegal Possession of Stolen Firearms, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and six (6) counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder. Bobby's bond was set at $3,000,000. Dennis is charged with six (6) counts of Attempted Second Degree Murder, while his bond was set at $3,000,000.

Photo Bobby Harris

Photo Dennis Harris