Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Tim Soignet has confirmed that the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested three suspects in connection with the fatal shooting that occurred on September 9, 2025, in the 700 block of Bayou Gardens Boulevard. Kendell Michael Gale, 27, of Vacherie; Nicholas Anthony Chopin, 19, of Geismar; and Joshua Joseph Domino, 18, of Vacherie, were all charged in connection with the incident.
On September 9, 2025, shortly after 6:00 p.m., TPSO Patrol Division deputies were dispatched to an apartment in the 700 block of Bayou Gardens Boulevard, after witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots in the area. Responding deputies located two victims inside the residence suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The male victim, age 19, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The second victim, an 18-year-old female, was transported to an out-of-area hospital where she remains in critical condition.
Violent Crimes Detectives with the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office were called to the scene and began developing investigative leads that ultimately resulted in the apprehension of all three suspects over the past weekend.
• Kendell M. Gale, 27 – identified and located at his residence in Vacherie, LA, with assistance from the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office. Gale was arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted First-Degree Murder. Gale was transferred to Terrebonne Parish custody and remains jailed with No Bond set by local judges.
• Nicholas A. Chopin, 19 – identified and later apprehended in the Lafayette area with assistance from multiple local agencies. Chopin was also arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted First-Degree Murder. Chopin was transferred to Terrebonne Parish custody and remains jailed with No Bond.
• Joshua J. Domino, 18 – identified and later turned himself in to authorities in Dallas, TX, after learning of outstanding warrants. Domino was subsequently arrested on charges of First-Degree Murder and Attempted First-Degree Murder. TPSO is currently working with Texas authorities on the extradition process to return Domino to Terrebonne Parish.
The names of the victims are being withheld at this time due to the ongoing investigation.
Sheriff Soignet stated, “Our Detectives have worked tirelessly to uncover the facts and circumstances of this complex case, but we could not have obtained this level of success at such a fast pace without the assistance of multiple agencies throughout south Louisiana and Texas. I would like to personally thank the Louisiana State Police, the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Police Department, the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Allen Police Department, and the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office for their unwavering assistance in this investigation. We ask the community for continued patience as we move forward, and I remain confident that our team will pursue every lead to ensure justice is served.”
Sheriff Soignet urges anyone with information related to this investigation to contact the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office at (985) 876-2500, or Bayou Region Crime Stoppers at 1-800-743-7433 or www.crimestoppersbr.org. Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.
ALL ARRESTED PERSONS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY.