Crime
14-year-old Bobby Andras killed after shooting in Chauvin, two minors arrested
The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested two teenagers in connection with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Bobby Paul Andras.
The shooting occurred on Friday, October 25th, near Alex Lane in the Smithridge neighborhood of Chauvin.
Deputies responded to the scene and discovered the victim deceased.
The sheriff’s office believes that Andras was involved in a series of car burglaries in the area.
The two arrested teenagers are suspected of involvement in these crimes and the subsequent shooting.
Both suspects, who are minors, have confessed to the shooting and are facing charges of second-degree murder.
Their identities have not been publicly released.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office at 985-876-2500.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.