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Wade Shaquille Vaughns -

Death by Force
Case Description
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Wade Shaquille Vaughns, a 20-year-old African American male from Melville, Louisiana, tragically lost his life on February 15, 2022. The incident occurred following an alleged flirting incident at a gas station, which led to a confrontation and subsequent shooting. Wade Shaquille Vaughns was shot and killed, while his brother, James Preston Allen Vaughns, sustained injuries and was hospitalized.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office conducted an investigation into the shooting. Two suspe ...Read More
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  • KATC: One arrested in Melville shooting that left one dead, injured another
  • The Advocate: Jealous boyfriend responsible for fatal shooting, fiery crash near Melville, sheriff says
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    Victim Details

    Wade Shaquille Vaughns - Smith

    Male

    Black / African American

    Melville

    LA

    2022-02-15

    20

    Wade

    Shaquille Vaughns -

    11/23/2025

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