According to Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz, on 2/15/2022 at 7:28PM, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the 9400 block of Hwy. 105 Melville, La. relative to a shooting. Initial responding deputies located victim Wade Edward Smith unresponsive and a second victim, James Preston Allen Vaughn near a burnt vehicle. The investigation revealed that Wade Edward Smith had died from a shooting that occurred on Hwy. 105. James Preston Allen Vaughn was transported to Lafayette General Medical Center from injuries sustained from the incident. Investigators have identified a person of interest and the investigation is on-going. No other information is being released at this time.
On behalf Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz this is Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux.
Deputy Chief Eddie Thibodeaux
Public Information Officer
Professional Development
St. Landry Crime Stoppers Coordinator / Board of Directors-Crime Stoppers USA Region 5 Director (LA,MS,AL)
St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office
101 Moosa Blvd
Eunice, La. 70535
337-457-4115 / 7469 Direct
337-948-6516 Main Office
337-546-6382 Fax
www.slpsheriff.com
