In the small town of Greensburg, Louisiana, a domestic dispute on May 27, 2020, escalated into a tragic murder-suicide that claimed the lives of three family members. Among the victims was Eddie Carter, a 44-year-old male, who was shot and killed by his own cousin. The St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office responded to a call at a residence on Self Road around 1:20 p.m., where they discovered the fatal scene.
The investigation revealed that William Moore was the perpetrator in the deaths of
his cousins, Eddie Carter and 48-year-old Tyrone Carter. After shooting his relatives, Moore then turned the gun on himself, taking his own life. Authorities from the St. Helena Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that there was no active gunman at large and that the incident was contained to the family home.
The motive behind the tragic event was not immediately clear, though reports suggest that Moore had a history of mental health issues. The close-knit community was left in shock and mourning following the violent deaths. Family members were devastated by the sudden loss of three of their own in such a senseless act of violence. Visitation for Eddie Carter was held on June 5, 2020, at a local funeral home, with services resuming the following day, allowing friends and family to pay their final respects.
