Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Chief Jimmy Travis stated in a press conference late yesterday that seven individuals have been arrested in connection to a shooting that tragically claimed the life of a 16 YO Hammond High Student.
The incident took place close to midnight on October 8, 2022, outside of a residence on St. Paul Loop in Hammond, LA.
The incident occurred during a birthday party. It is believed that a social media video of a young female dancing lured her boyfriend and several of his friends to the party. Upon their arrival, an altercation ensued between the young female and the boyfriend. After a brief encounter, the boyfriend left the scene only to return a short time later firing shots at another vehicle occupied by party guests who are believed to have returned fire.
Preliminary investigations lead detectives to believe the victim was fatally struck by a stray bullet.
Travis said they will continue to investigate as to how the juveniles came into possession of those firearms.
Detectives are still looking for information relating to this incident. Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident, is asked to please call Crime Stoppers at 800-554-5245.
Arrested were the following Hammond residents: 18 YO Jaylan Williams; 64 YO Ella Bickham; 18 YO Corey Williams; and five juveniles. All of the suspects face an assortment of charges.
