We’re learning details of the final moments of former LSU star wide receiver Kyren Lacy from law enforcement in the Houston area. Deputy Thomas Gilliland with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it started when Lacy’s sister called 911 late Saturday night.
Cut 14 (10) “…into the ground.”
He says Lacy drove off and later deputies tried to pull him over but after several miles Lacy crashed into a curb. Officers found him deceased of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
In his hometown of Thibodaux there is mourning. Lacy’s former high school football coach at Thibodeaux High School Chris Dugas (Doo-gah)…
Cut 13 (09) “…part of your family.”
Lacy spent his first two years of college football at U-L Lafayette. He led the Cajuns in receiving his freshman season and helped them win a Sun Belt title in 2021. He transferred to LSU after 2021 and in his senior season he caught 58 passes for 866 yards and an SEC high nine touchdown passes. He was preparing for the NFL draft, but he was also facing negligent homicide charge for a fatal wreck that State Police say he caused in December in Lafourche Parish on Highway 20.
Weekend Festivals were rocked by two shootings. In New Orleans, shots rang out as crowds were leaving the French Quarter Festival.
NOPD Captain Samuel Palumbo says four people were injured. Police have not identified the person arrested. The shooting victims were transported to the hospital, and they are expected to be okay.
Saturday night in Ponchatoula, two people were hurt in a shooting at the Strawberry Festival. Neither of those injuries are life-threatening. Police in Ponchatoula say they hope to make arrests soon.
An improperly restrained toddler died in a vehicle crash in Richland Parish Sunday afternoon. Troopers with Louisiana State Police say 1-year-old Amella Kyles who was in the back seat died as a result of injuries sustained when a vehicle driven by 27-year-old Shanice Kyles went off the Hwy 80 and struck a tree. Shanice, who was properly restrained and another child also improperly restrained in the back seat sustained minor injuries. Driver impairment is not suspected. The accident remains under investigation.