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One Juveniles Killed, Nine Injured in Shooting During Mamou Mardi Gras Zydeco Concert

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Mamou, LA – A mass shooting during a live performance in Mamou on Tuesday evening has left one juvenile dead and at least nine others injured, according to local authorities.

Officials report that two of the nine injured remain in critical condition, and they believe additional victims may have yet to come forward.

Law enforcement is urging anyone who was wounded to immediately report to authorities.

Authorities have confirmed that one person of interest is currently in custody.

During a live performance by Chris Ardion, at least ten gunshots rang out into the crowd, causing panic and prompting concertgoers to flee, according to a video shared on social media.

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Another video from the scene shows officers forcing three men to the ground, with at least one of them being handcuffed.

Officials are investigating whether Tuesday’s shooting is connected to a separate Monday night incident in Mamou, where a fight led to three people being shot during another live performance.

Authorities say those victims sustained minor injuries, but it remains unclear if the two incidents are related.

Law enforcement officials remain actively on the scene, and multiple suspects are currently being questioned.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

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Anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.


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Eric Bechtolt Killed After Shooting at Florence Tower in Omaha, Suspect Billy Dorrall Arrested

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Omaha, NE – On Sunday evening, Omaha Police Department officers responded to an active shooting at Florence Tower, located at 5100 Florence Blvd, following multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire inside the building.

The first reports were received at 6:05 p.m., with at least three separate callers stating they had heard shots fired on the fifth or sixth floor of the apartment complex.

By 6:14 p.m., a fourth caller reported seeing a male suspect walking on the sixth floor carrying two handguns.

Uniform Patrol officers arrived on scene at 6:11 p.m. and began a floor-by-floor search of the building, starting from the fifth floor.

As officers ascended the south stairwell toward the sixth floor, they heard sounds of a disturbance.

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Just as they neared the sixth-floor door, it was abruptly opened by a male suspect — later identified as 50-year-old Billy A. Dorrall.

At that moment, one officer discharged their service weapon, striking Dorrall in the left hip.

In response, Dorrall fired back down the stairwell and then retreated into the sixth-floor hallway.

Once back in the hallway, Dorrall reportedly fired multiple rounds, aiming both up and down the corridor, and threatened several residents at gunpoint.

A coordinated arrest team, equipped with a ballistic shield, moved into position while officers in the stairwell maintained containment. As they prepared to enter the hallway, officers heard additional gunfire.

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The arrest team entered the hallway, issued loud verbal commands, and Dorrall surrendered without further incident.

He was immediately provided medical treatment by Omaha Fire Department personnel and transported to Nebraska Medicine, where he was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He has since been released into police custody.

During the investigation, officers recovered surveillance footage from building cameras, which was provided by the Omaha Housing Authority.

The footage shows Dorrall behaving erratically and confronting residents before engaging in a verbal altercation with another tenant, identified as 45-year-old Eric M. Bechtolt.

The video shows Dorrall returning to his apartment, retrieving a firearm, and shooting Bechtolt multiple times in the hallway. Responding officers later found Bechtolt deceased outside the stairwell door.

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Dorrall was interviewed by detectives and provided a full confession, admitting to the murder of Bechtolt.

He also expressed an intent to kill additional residents and responding officers had he not been stopped.

Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer issued a statement commending the officers involved:

“I want to commend the officers who responded to this incredibly dangerous situation. Their training, courage, and swift response undoubtedly prevented further loss of life. What unfolded at Florence Tower was tragic, and our thoughts and condolences are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Bechtolt. Our officers acted heroically under extreme pressure, and I am proud of their commitment to protecting the residents of Omaha.”

The department has released still images from surveillance footage, showing Dorrall armed with two handguns, along with crime scene photographs of the weapons, ammunition, and spent shell casings recovered from the scene.

The investigation remains ongoing.


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