In the early morning hours of March 13, 2022, a dispute that began at one location in Baton Rouge would tragically culminate in the death of 41-year-old Kelly Perez. Following the initial argument, Perez was followed back to an apartment complex on Gardere Lane near Governor Drive by four men. The confrontation escalated around 4 a.m. in the parking lot of the apartment building.
As the men exited their vehicle to confront Perez again, one of them opened fire, striking Perez multiple
times. When deputies from the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene, they discovered Perez lying deceased next to his vehicle. He is survived by his wife and three sons.
The investigation into the shooting led to the arrest of two suspects the following day. Alan Umanzor, 27, and Oscar Sanchez, 32, were taken into custody. According to arrest documents, Umanzor was identified as the primary individual arguing with Perez before the fatal shots were fired. Both men admitted to being present during the shooting but did not identify the person who fired the weapon.
Umanzor and Sanchez were booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. They are both facing charges as principals to second-degree murder. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to work to identify the other two individuals involved in the incident, including the shooter.
