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Wesley Housley

Case from Kentwood, LA dated Dec 18, 2017

Victim Details

Wesley Housley

Male

Kentwood

LA

2017-12-18

60

Wesley

Housley

07/02/2026

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In the quiet town of Kentwood, Louisiana, a community was shaken by the violent death of 60-year-old Wesley Housley Sr. On the evening of December 18, 2017, the tranquility of his home was shattered when two armed men forced their way inside in what police described as an attempted robbery. A struggle ensued, and in a final act of self-defense, Housley fought back against his intruders. Tragically, his resistance was met with gunfire, and he was shot multiple times, succumbing to his injuries wi ...
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  • https://www.wafb.com: Kentwood man killed in his own home during robbery attempt
  • WWL: Kentwood police say murder stemmed from armed robbery
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    Did anyone else notice how quick the police were to confirm this was an attempted robbery, but haven... ...Read More
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