In the late hours of a Friday evening in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the lives of two local males, Donovan Citizen and Zachary Reed, were tragically cut short. On June 14, 2019, police responded to a call and discovered a grim scene in the 1900 block of 5th Street. A vehicle had crashed, but the cause of the accident was far more sinister than a typical collision.
Inside the car, both 28-year-old Donovan Citizen and 16-year-old Zachary Reed were found, having sustained fatal gunshot wounds.
Donovan Citizen, a resident of Lake Charles, was a father of four and engaged to be married. He was born on November 19, 1990, and had attended LaGrange High School before earning his GED in 2015. Known for his love of basketball and music, he was described as someone who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His sudden and violent death left his family, including his mother, father, brother, sister, and four young daughters, to grapple with an immense loss.
In the days following the discovery, the Lake Charles Police Department identified the two victims and launched a homicide investigation. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to an understanding of the events that transpired that night. The initial reports from law enforcement indicated that the investigation was in its early stages and ongoing.
Despite the initial efforts of law enforcement, years have passed since the violent deaths of Donovan Citizen and Zachary Reed. Publicly available information and news reports have not indicated that any arrests have been made in connection with the double homicide. The case has grown cold, and there has been no announcement of any identified suspects or persons of interest. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and what led to the fatal crash remain unresolved, leaving a painful void for the families and the community still awaiting answers and justice.
