Opelousas rides for Autism Awareness
KATC
and last updated 2021-04-24 22:35:24-04
In honor of Autism Awareness Month in April, a bicycle ride was held Saturday in Opelousas. Light the City Up was sponsored by Opelousas Police Chief Martin McLendon and Madison Thierry, the daughter of Judge Ledricka Johnson Thierry.
The free ride started at 7 p.m. from the Opelousas City Hall parking lot.
Kids and parents alike participated in the ride, along with the police department. Riders wore bright colors and glow necklaces to literally light the city up for autism awareness.
April is celebrated across the globe as World Autism Month, focusing on promoting awareness and inclusion.
Investigation begins into overnight shooting in Opelousas
Shooting on 600 block of Pulford Street
KATC News
and last updated 2021-04-20 02:55:34-04
Opelousas Police are investigating a shooting that happened on the 600 block of Pulford Street early this morning.
Three people were found injured, but only two are being treated at a local hospital.
We will continue to update you on this story as details become available.
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Third arrest made in connection with January shooting death of Opelousas man
Opelousas Police Department
and last updated 2021-04-13 17:45:24-04
A third arrest has been made in connection with a January shooting death in Opelousas.
18-year-old Antonio Livings of Opelousas was arrested Tuesday for his involvement in the shooting death of 37-year-old Kelly Guidry. Livings was booked into the St. Landry Parish Jail on charges of second degree murder, attempted second degree murder, and criminal damage to property.
According to Opelousas Police, officers began investigating a shooting near the intersection of N. Market Street and Cheney St. that resulted in the death of Guidry, who was shot multiple times.
Antonio Livings of Opelousas has also been arrested in the shooting death of Kelly Guidry in January, along with another Opelousas man and a Lafayette man.
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