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 within his own home. The incident marked the first murder in Kentwood in seven years, leaving a profound sense of unease among its residents.
The Kentwood Police Department, led by then-Chief Michael Kazerooni, launched an immediate homicide investigation. Chief Kazerooni publicly condemned the 'senseless tragedy' and the 'cowardly criminals' responsible for Housley's death. He vowed that the department would work tirelessly to bring the perpetrators to justice, urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in the investigation. The initial report indicated that the police were searching for two male suspects, but their identities were unknown.
In the years that have passed since Wesley Housley's murder, the search for his killers has continued. Despite the initial plea for public assistance and the dedication of law enforcement, there have been no publicly announced arrests in connection with the case. No suspects have been officially named, and the case remains an open and active investigation. The community of Kentwood still awaits answers, and the promise to bring justice to Wesley Housley Sr. and his family remains unfulfilled. The silence surrounding any significant developments in the investigation has left a lingering question of when, or if, those responsible for his death will be held accountable.
