Department of Corrections officers wait for instructions during a stand-off on Addison Street in Marksville Wednesday. Will Ray Lachney was armed when he barricaded himself in a house and refused to come out, resulting in stalemate. His mother, Sharon Lachney, was shot in the arm during the incident and taken to an Alexandria hospital for treatment of "non-life-threatening" wounds. {Photo by Raymond L. Daye}
Update - School Superintendent Blaine Dauzat expressed his grief over the death of a student who attends Lafargue Elementary School.
Update: School Superintendent Blaine Dauzat confirmed that grief counselors for the students and staff have been set up at Lafargue Elementary after the shooting death of a 1st grade student of
A 6-year old child was shot and killed by Ward 2 Marshals Tuesday evening in Marksville.
The child was shot when the man, believed to be his father, attempted to escape by backing his vehicle into the ward marshal unit. Officers reportedly got out of their vehicle and shot into the SUV, striking the child multiple times and hitting the man twice.
By GARLAND FORMAN
Co-Editor
A 6-year old child was shot and killed by Ward 2 Marshals Tuesday evening in Marksville.