One dead in Opelousas after accidental firearm discharge

Accidental discharge of firearm kills Opelousas man

The accidental discharge of a firearm resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man in Opelousas on Saturday morning, according to the Opelousas Police Department (OPD).OPD was notified by Opelousas General Hospital South Campus that a victim had arrived by private vehicle with a gunshot wound shortly after 6 am on May 25, 2024. Opelousas Police say officers responded quickly and identified the location of the incident as the 100 block of Willard L…

One dead in Opelousas after accidental firearm discharge

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY)-- An unintentional discharge of a firearm in Opelousas led to the death of one victim, according to the Opelousas Police Department. Opelousas General Hospital South Campus notified OPD Saturday, around 6 a.m., that a private vehicle dropped off someone with a gunshot wound. Authorities said at the 100 block of Willard Lane, the incident location, Isaiah Johnson was in a room with 19-year-old Kylan Malone when a weapon Ma…

1 dead after Opelousas accidental shooting; another charged with negligent homicide

Opelousas police; one person is dead; charge of negligent homicide; accidental shooting; Isaiah Johnson; Kylan Malone; charged with negligent homicide and obstruction of justice; Opelousas General Hospital South Campus; Saturday, May 25; gunshot victim had arrived by private vehicle; room; home; 100 block of Willard Lane;