The Houma Police Department would like to announce that after further investigation warrants have been obtained for two suspects in this investigation. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Kereon Alexander 22 years old and Henry Harris III 27 years old for Second Degree Murder. This is still an ongoing investigation and further details may be released at a later date and time.
The Houma Police Department would like to announce that after further investigation a warrant has been obtained for the arrest of Kereon Alexander 22 years old. The warrant has been issued for one count of second-degree murder.
Original Press Release
On July 1, 2022, shortly before 6pm, Houma Police responded to the area of Main Street and Naquin Street in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, sitting in a vehicle near the intersection. He was pronounced dead on scene and later identified as Robert Mitchell-44 yrs. old of Napoleonville. As the investigation continued, Houma Police developed information that the victim was involved in an altercation with another male subject when several shots were fired. At this point Houma Police are still in the infant stages as investigators continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses
As of November 28th, 2022, the suspect and motive are still unknown, but a suspect vehicle has been developed and we would like to ask for the public’s assistance with the identification of the vehicle. The car appears to be a dark colored four door sedan last seen turning off of Morgan Street onto West Main.
On November 14th, 2022, at approximately 5:30 pm the Houma Police Department responded to a shooting in the 400 block of Morgan Street. Upon arrival officers located a 56-year-old female that had been shot. The victim is identified as Lanore Menard of Houma and was transported to a local medical facility where she died as a result of her injuries.
The investigation has revealed that for an unknown reason the suspect discharged a firearm into the House where Menard resided and struck her. The suspect then fled the area and has not yet been identified. The motive for the shooting is unknown as the investigation is in the infant stages and further details will be released at a later date and time.
The Houma Police Department would like to ask that anyone with information to please contact the Houma Police Department at 985-873-6371 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers Bayou Region by phone at 1-800-743-7433 or online at www.crimestoppersbr.org. Tipsters could be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000 in cash if the information leads to an arrest.