In a tragic turn of events on a Thursday evening in Harvey, Louisiana, a dispute between a woman's current and former boyfriends escalated into a fatal shootout, leaving both men dead. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office identified the deceased as 18-year-old Keron Guy of Westwego and 21-year-old Rene Ragas of Harvey. The violent encounter unfolded around 8:30 p.m.
on June 4, 2020, in the 1900 block of Abdoul Drive.
Investigators determined that the altercation began when Guy, the woman's current boyfriend, arrived at her residence. A heated argument ensued between Guy and Ragas, the woman's ex-boyfriend, who was also present at the location. The verbal confrontation quickly spiraled out of control, with both men brandishing firearms and opening fire on each other.
When deputies arrived at the scene, they discovered both Guy and Ragas suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical services were dispatched, but the injuries sustained by both men were too severe. Keron Guy was pronounced dead at the scene, and Rene Ragas was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation into the double homicide concluded that the two men had fatally wounded each other during the exchange of gunfire. As both parties responsible for the shootings were deceased, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office classified the case as a murder-suicide, effectively closing the investigation with no outstanding suspects. The incident left the community shaken and highlighted the devastating consequences of escalating domestic disputes.
