Eunice man charged with attempted 1st-degree murder

A resident in northern Acadia Parish was charged with attempted first-degree murder and illegal discharge of a firearm following an incident on New Year’s Eve.
Julian Ray Guillory Jr., 29, of Eunice was arrested by Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Deputies and booked into the parish jail.
According to the victim and witnesses, the incident occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 31, 2021. The victim had gone to a friend’s residence to drop off items and, as he returned to his vehicle, he noticed the defendant, identified as Guillory, in a neighboring yard (Guillory’s property) pointing an assault rifle at him.
As the victim approached his vehicle, Guillory allegedly fired a round from the rifle for an unknown reason. According to the victim and witnesses, there were no discussions, comments or gestures between the victim and Guillory.
Deputies were able to take Guillory into custody without incident. During the investigation, an assault rifle and other evidence was recovered from Guillory’s residence.
Bond on Guillory has been set at $155,000 on the two charges.