In the fading light of a Friday evening in Alexandria, Louisiana, the life of 18-year-old Dexter Hymes was tragically cut short. On January 14, 2022, Hymes was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound to his upper body. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a call around 5:30 p.m. that day, leading them to the grim scene in the 4300 block of Lakeside Drive, an area adjacent to the Lakeside subdivision.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the location where Hymes was found, and
he was quickly transported to a local hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the single gunshot wound proved to be fatal, and Hymes was pronounced dead. In the immediate aftermath, the Alexandria Police Department launched a homicide investigation into the death of the young man.
As the investigation commenced, details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting were not readily made public. Authorities worked to piece together the events that led to the death of Dexter Hymes. However, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests in connection with the case has not been released. The investigation into who is responsible for the death of Dexter Hymes remains ongoing.
