In the early hours of a Sunday morning in Ruston, Louisiana, the life of 24-year-old Peter Guy, a Black/African American male, was cut short by a single gunshot. On August 9, 2020, what began as a large, boisterous party in the 400 block of Highway 146 ended in tragedy. Deputies from the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office had been dispatched to the location shortly before 1 a.m.
due to reports of a loud party with over 100 vehicles lining the roadway.
As law enforcement worked to disperse the substantial crowd, the sound of a lone gunshot pierced the air. Moments later, Peter Guy approached the deputies, stating he had been shot. They immediately began administering aid while awaiting the arrival of emergency medical personnel. Guy was transported to Northern Louisiana Medical Center, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the death of Peter Guy was taken over by the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office. In the days and weeks that followed, information regarding any potential suspects or arrests was not publicly released. Law enforcement officials did not name any persons of interest in connection with the shooting. The circumstances surrounding the shooting at the crowded party remained unclear to the public, leaving a community searching for answers.
To date, there have been no publicly announced arrests or charges filed in the homicide of Peter Guy. The case remains an open investigation with the Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office. No suspects have been officially named, and the details of what led to the fatal shooting at the large gathering have not been disclosed. The absence of updates in the years following his death has left his case unsolved in the public record.
