Crime
18-year-old Daniel Hernandez Killed After Shooting and Vehicle Crash Near McNeese, Suspect Arrested
Lake Charles, LA – The Lake Charles Police Department (LCPD) is actively investigating a deadly shooting that resulted in a vehicle crash near the McNeese Legacy Center on McNeese Street late Sunday night.
According to Lieutenant Jeffrey Keenum, officers responded to a shooting and vehicle crash at approximately 10:58 p.m. on Sunday, March 9.
Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered a wrecked vehicle and its driver, 18-year-old Daniel Hernandez, who had sustained gunshot wounds.
Despite life-saving efforts, Hernandez succumbed to his injuries.
Following the initial investigation, authorities identified and arrested 19-year-old Keith Demetrius Syas, of Lake Charles.
He has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting.
Detectives are currently working to determine the exact location of the shooting and the events leading up to the incident.
Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward. Those with details about the case are asked to contact Sgt. Kevin Hoover, the lead investigator, at (337) 491-1311.
OMAHA, NE — Authorities are investigating a critical incident at the Florence Tower apartment complex in the 5100 block of Florence Boulevard following a report of an active shooter on the evening of Sunday, April 13.
The situation escalated into an officer-involved shooting, leaving one person dead and the suspected gunman critically injured.
At approximately 6:15 p.m., multiple 911 calls were placed to report gunfire within the building.
Initial callers reported hearing several shots fired on or above the sixth floor.
Responding Omaha Police Department (OPD) officers immediately requested Omaha Fire Department (OFD) medical units to stage nearby as a precaution.
As officers approached the sixth floor, gunfire erupted. Officers broadcast urgent radio calls declaring “Shots fired! Shots fired!” and issued a “Help an Officer” alert.
A suspect — described as a Hispanic male wearing a jersey and reportedly armed with two large firearms — allegedly fired on police officers as they attempted to make contact. One caller described the weapons as resembling high-powered rifles.
Additional OFD units, including Engines 21 and 22, Trucks 21 and 22, Medic Units 5, 21, and 41, and Battalion 2, were dispatched to the scene.
Emergency Response Units (ERU) and SWAT were also notified and placed on standby as the situation developed.
During the exchange, at least two individuals were confirmed shot. One person was declared deceased at the scene.
The suspect sustained a gunshot wound to the lower abdomen and was transported by OFD Medic 41 to Nebraska Medicine with lights and sirens under Code 3 trauma conditions.
A third potential victim was initially reported but could not be located after a thorough search. At 6:21 p.m., Omaha Police resumed normal radio traffic, and the incident was moved to a secure event channel (B2), no longer broadcast to the public.
Non-transporting OFD units that provided manpower support were released and returned to service shortly after the scene was secured.
The identities of those involved have not been released at this time.
The incident remains under active investigation by the Omaha Police Department and other law enforcement agencies. Further updates are expected as investigators process the scene and gather witness statements.