Thursday, April 03, 2025

LA: New Orleans Domestic Defense? Homeowner Shoots Man who Attempts Kidnap of Woman

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A Slidell man is in the hospital after he allegedly broke into a home and was reportedly shot by one of the homeowners on Monday, March 31.

According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Tyrone Mercadel kicked down the front door of a residence, located in the 42000 block of US 190 East, and physically assaulted an unnamed female homeowner.

Investigators say the victim and the second homeowner, Wayne Mercadal, tried to force Tyrone Mercadel to leave the property. The unnamed female then reportedly shot at Tyrone Mercadel twice, hitting him once in the leg. Tyrone Mercadel fled and attempted to drive away as Wayne Mercadal allegedly shot at the tires of his car.

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