Crime
41-year-old Travis Thorne killed after shooting in Crowley, suspect Johnus Lambert at large
Police allege that after the fistfight escalated, Lambert shot Thorne multiple times before fleeing the scene in a silver 2011 Nissan Maxima.
Crowley, LA – Authorities are actively searching for a suspect involved in a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday evening, October 18th, in the 600 block of Dejean Circle.
The victim, 41-year-old Travis Trentel Thorne, was found lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds.
Despite the efforts of emergency medical responders, Thorne was pronounced dead at the scene.
Crowley police responded to reports of the shooting around 9:30 PM and discovered Thorne had been involved in a physical altercation with 30-year-old Johnus Lambert.
Police allege that after the fistfight escalated, Lambert shot Thorne multiple times before fleeing the scene in a silver 2011 Nissan Maxima.
The public is urged to assist authorities in locating Johnus Lambert.
Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts is asked to contact the Crowley Police Department at (337) 783-1234.
It’s important to note that the shooting is not connected to the ongoing International Rice Festival, which is being held in a different part of town.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.