According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz “On July 26, 2023 deputies with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to a local hospital regarding a shooting.”
Upon further investigation, it was learned by detectives that the victim and his girlfriend were arguing with the girlfriend’s mother at their home. The victim and his girlfriend left the home to give everyone a chance to calm down. They later returned and apologized to the girlfriend’s mother.
At approximately 4:25 am, the victim and his girlfriend were asleep in their bedroom when the girlfriend’s mother was standing in the doorway. The girlfriend awakened the victim and advised that there were multiple people inside the home. The girlfriend then observed her brother, Darious Lavine, holding a black pistol with a green laser light and was attempting to shoot the victim.
When questioned by detectives, the victim confirmed that a verbal argument occurred the evening prior to this incident. The victim also confirmed that his girlfriend’s brother held a gun with a green laser beam, pointed the weapon and began shooting. The victim said he was hiding behind a wall and on the fourth shot, he felt a burning sensation in his left leg and realized he had been shot.
On July 27, 2023, an arrest warrant was issued for Darious Javon Lavine for the following charges: Attempted second degree murder, aggravated assault, home invasion, illegal use of weapons and illegal possession of a firearm by a person convicted of certain felonies.
On August 11, 2023, Darious Javon Lavine was arrested and transported to the St. Landry Parish Jail, where he was booked on the arrest warrant.
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ARRESTED:
Darious Javon Lavine, age 24
1610 E. Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Abbeville, LA. 70510
CHARGES:
Attempted Second Degree Murder
Aggravated Assault
Home Invasion
Illegal Use of Weapons
Illegal Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of Certain Felonies
BOND: $192,500
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This is Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.