Riley Francis, 6-Year-Old Lafayette Girl Shot in August, Has Died

6-year-old Lafayette girl shot in park dies; charges against 4 suspects upgraded to murder

LAFAYETTE, La. – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of the six-year-old victim from the shooting that occurred on August 24, 2025, at Deballion Park. The child died from injuries sustained during the incident.

Six-year-old shot at Lafayette vigil dies from injuries, suspects' charges upgraded

A six-year-old girl who was shot at a Lafayette vigil died from her injuries.

Riley Francis, 6-year-old Lafayette girl shot in August, has died

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Riley Francis, the 6-year-old girl who was shot in Lafayette Aug. 24, has died, authorities have confirmed. Riley had been in critical condition in a Baton Rouge hospital since the shooting. Four men who have been arrested in connection with the shooting, Rickey Chaney, Daylon Andrus, Ja Andrea Kentrell Willis and Kimmy Ray Dauntain Jr., who were all charged with attempted second degree murder, will have those charges up…

LPD: Six-year-old shooting victim dies

The Lafayette Police Department has released a statement on the death of a six-year-old girl who was shot at a park in August. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of the six-year-old victim from the shooting that occurred on August 24, 2025, at Deballion Park. The child died from injuries sustained during the incident. Due to the victim's passing, the charges for the four suspects arrested in connection with the shooting charges wi…