Addis, Louisiana

From the Baton Rouge Advocate of August 4, 2005

Addis man critical after being shot by ex-girlfriend

A domestic dispute in Addis over a couple's recent break-up landed one man in the hospital early this morning. The dispute came to a violent end when a woman shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home.

Dedrick Broussard, 35, was shot on the shoulder and is in critical condition. Chief Ricky Anderson of the Addis Police Department said it was a case of a bitter break-up that led to frequent threats. Anderson said the woman had bought the gun recently because she feared for her safety.

According to police, Broussard sat on his ex-girlfriend's front doorstep, talking to her on a cell phone. She wouldn't let him inside, so he broke the door down. That's when shots were fired, and neighbor Angel Dix called 911.
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Dedrick Broussard remains hospitalized in critical condition, but if his condition improves he will face charges for breaking into the home and for stalking. The name of Broussard's ex-girlfriend is being withheld, and Addis police say she will not be charged in the shooting because she was acting self-defense.