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Opelousas, LA: A family is left to grieve after 22-year-old Chanterria Macky Albert, a duty correctional deputy for the St.Landry Parish Sherrif Office, was shot and killed on Park Avenue Tuesday night
"It's scary living in this neighborhood. People don't care nowadays, and they will do anything to you," said Mason Decker, a resident.
Mason Decker lives with his mother and younger brothers only yards from where the shooting happened.
"Around 10:30 last night, I was in my room, and then I heard like 30 gunshots, and my mom just grabbed me and my little brothers, and we got down in the bathroom," said Decker.
Decker says crime is common in the area.
"It's nothing new; you hear shootings every day," said Decker.
The Opelousas Police Department tells KATC that this marks the 3rd homicide of the year.
According to OPD, so far in 2024, there have been 26 shootings, including this one. Out of the twenty-six, seven occurred in the last month.
In 2023, there were 84 shootings and eight homicides. So far this year, there have been three homicides.
Joe Dupree, a spokesperson for the Opelousas Police Department, says the department is working to keep crime down, but more manpower is needed.
"The governor made a clear statement that we all are suffering from a personnel shortage, so, of course, we can use more police officers on the street, but of course, as you know, and I know, OPD is the least amount paid in the Parish," said Anderson
It's sad, it's so sad to this," said Decker.
KATC spoke to the family of Chanterria, and at the moment, they declined an interview, which we respect, but they did tell us that Chanterria was the life of the party and always had a smile on her face.
The Opelousas Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking information from the public. Anyone with details regarding this crime is urged to contact OPD at 337-948-2500. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS or the P3 mobile app. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.
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Previous Story:
The person killed in an overnight shooting has been identified as a St. Landry Parish deputy.
Sheriff Bobby Guidroz released a statement on the killing of Corrections Deputy Chanterria “Mackey” Albert .
My entire staff and I are mourning the loss of one of our family members as a result of senseless gun violence last night in the City of Opelousas. Corrections Deputy Chanterria “Mackey” Albert was hired on May 10, 2022, in Corrections and served alongside of her mother, Deputy Cherikas Albert. Deputy Albert was only 23 years old and was an exemplary deputy. She will be sorely missed.
My office and St. Landry Crime Stoppers will assist the Opelousas Police Department with manpower or anything else they would need to bring the killer to justice. We have no details on the case as of yet.
Please keep my office and her family in your prayers.
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Original story:
OPELOUSAS- A shooting on the 1100 block of Park Avenue left one person dead and another injured late Tuesday night.
Opelousas Police Department (OPD) officers say they responded to reports of gunfire around 10:29 PM. Upon arrival, they discovered shell casings scattered at the scene, confirming a shooting incident.
Shortly after, OPD received word of two gunshot victims transported to Opelousas General Hospital. One victim succumbed to their injuries, while the other remains in stable condition, police say.
The identity of the deceased is withheld pending next-of-kin notification, police say.
The Opelousas Police Department is actively investigating the incident and seeking information from the public. Anyone with details regarding this crime is urged to contact OPD at 337-948-2500. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 337-948-TIPS or the P3 mobile app. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest.
