Crime
Fatal Shooting in Leesville Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
Leesville, LA – Authorities are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, February 9, 2025, on South 5th Street.
According to the Leesville Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire just after midnight outside a local business.
Preliminary findings indicate that the shooting stemmed from an altercation involving multiple individuals in a parking lot.
During the confrontation, an unidentified suspect produced a firearm and opened fire before fleeing the scene.
Emergency responders transported three victims to a local hospital with gunshot wounds.
One of the victims, identified as 30-year-old Trevon Hairston of Leesville, succumbed to his injuries.
The other two victims required advanced medical care and were transferred to separate hospitals for further treatment.
Their conditions have not been disclosed.
Leesville Police Chief Beth Westlake expressed gratitude to the Vernon Parish Sheriff’s Office, New Llano Police Department, and Louisiana State Police for their assistance in securing the scene and supporting the ongoing investigation.
Authorities urge anyone with information regarding the incident to contact the Leesville Police Department at 337-238-0331. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online.
Authorities are investigating a fatal stabbing that occurred near Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, leaving a 27-year-old man dead after being attacked by a group of individuals.
According to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and sources close to the investigation, the victim, identified as Michael Arguy Hernandez Jr., was walking near the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue when he was ambushed by a group of four people.
During the attack, Hernandez sustained a stab wound to the chest and multiple stab wounds to his back around 9:00 p.m.
Despite his injuries, Hernandez managed to walk a short distance before collapsing at the corner of Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue, where responding emergency personnel found him.
He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
A local resident, whose apartment overlooks the scene, reported hearing screams at the time of the attack but initially dismissed them, believing it to be teenagers making noise earlier in the evening.
Hernandez’s grieving family has since spoken out about their devastating loss, remembering him as a bright and compassionate young man who was deeply devoted to his family. His mother, in a heartfelt plea, described her son as someone with a passion for technology and video games, adding that “he loved his family above all else.”
The NYPD has confirmed that no arrests have been made, and the suspects remain at large.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward.
A fundraiser has been organized to assist with Hernandez’s funeral expenses, with his family expressing gratitude for any support as they navigate this unimaginable tragedy.
“Justice will be served for my son,” his mother declared. “Heaven has gained an angel.”
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477).