Two members of a motorcycle gang have been arrested in the early Sunday morning shooting of a woman outside a Moss Bluff bar.

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Kayla Vincent said deputies were dispatched to the Ole Habitz bar located in the 200 block of U.S. 171 at around 12:30 am Sunday. When deputies arrived they located a woman suffering from a gunshot wound to her lower back.

During the initial investigation, it was discovered a physical altercation involving a large number of people ensued outside the bar at which time several shots were fired. Deputies located a handgun along with several casings in close proximity of the victim. 

Vincent said deputies and detectives were able to identify and locate two of the shooters, Justin D. Wareham, 40, and John M. Lapoint Jr., 39, both of Westlake.  They were arrested and booked into the Calcasieu Correctional Center. 

Wareham is charged with aggravated battery; and illegal use of a weapon or dangerous instrument while committing a crime of violence.  Judge Tony Fazzio set his bond at $250,000.

Lapoint is charged with aggravated assault with a firearm; and illegal use of a weapon. Fazzio set his bond at $200,000. 

After further investigation, detectives have reason to believe the altercation and shooting was between members of the Bandidos MC, a recognized outlaw motorcycle gang, and members of the Misfits MC.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery. She is in stable condition, Vincent said.