In the late hours of a Monday night in Alexandria, Louisiana, the life of 21-year-old Arturo Dontavius White was tragically cut short. On September 23, 2019, White was fatally shot on Welwyn Way, becoming another victim of gun violence. The incident prompted an immediate response from the Alexandria Police Department, who quickly launched an investigation into the homicide.
The investigation led to the swift apprehension of two suspects in connection with the fatal shooting.
Among them was 28-year-old Deon Francis Guidry. The Rapides Parish District Attorney's Office moved forward with legal proceedings against Guidry, securing an indictment on a charge of second-degree murder. The case pointed to a violent encounter that ultimately resulted in the death of the young Alexandria man.
As the case progressed through the judicial system, a conclusion was reached in the summer of 2023. Deon Francis Guidry appeared in court and pleaded to the lesser charges of manslaughter and attempted manslaughter. Following his plea, Guidry was sentenced to 18 years at hard labor for his role in the death of Arturo Dontavius White.
