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Louisiana mass shooting suspect captured in Montgomery Co., ending intensive manhunt, deputies say
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — The man accused of a deadly mass shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou, Louisiana, has been captured in south Montgomery County, Texas.
On March 4, shots were fired into a crowd in Mamou, Louisiana, during a musical performance, sending partygoers to flee.
The shooting killed and wounded about one dozen victims, and the suspect, 19-year-old Trea’land Ty’rell Castille, had been on the run ever since.
On March 8, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said Castille was found hiding in Woodlands Springs Apartments on Richards Road.
Castille was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder, 10 counts of second-degree murder, and five counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.
He was taken to the Montgomery County Jail before being extradited to the Evangeline Parish Jail this week.
“Criminals who think they can come here to hide or bring violence into our community better think again. This arrest sends a strong and unwavering message-we do not tolerate violent offenders in Montgomery County. If you commit heinous crimes and believe you can escape justice, we will find you. Our law enforcement agencies stand united in the pursuit of law and order, and we will work tirelessly to protect our citizens and bring offenders to justice,” Sheriff Wesley Doolittle said.
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NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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