Opelousas Child Dies After Finding Unsecured Gun; Man Arrested

Child dies after apparent negligent discharge of firearm in Opelousas

The Opelousas Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a child near Kim Drive and Mia Street, occurring on Wednesday night. Preliminary reports indicate the child's injuries stemmed from a negligent discharge of a firearm.

Opelousas child dies after finding unsecured gun; man arrested

OPELOUSAS, La. (NEWS 15) — A man turned himself in to authorities in connection with a shooting that claimed the life of a child, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Lydell Rubin Jr., 30, of Opelousas, is charged with negligent…

UPDATE: Child killed in Opelousas shooting; negligent homicide charge

A child died Wednesday night following a shooting near Kim Drive and Mia Street in Opelousas at approximately 11 p.m., officials said.

Child dies in shooting near Kim Drive, Opelousas police say

The Opelousas Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting involving a child that occurred near Kim Drive and Mia Street late Wednesday night.The shooting was reported at around 11 p.m. The child died from injuries sustained in the incident, according to police.Investigators believe the shooting was the result of a negligent discharge of a firearm.The investigation is ongoing, and police say additional information will be released as it b…

Opelousas Police Investigating After Child Killed In Shooting

A child died Wednesday in Opelousas after a negligent firearm discharge near Kim Drive and Mia Street. The investigation is ongoing.