An 18-year-old African American male, Darel Roy III, lost his life in a shooting incident in New Iberia, Louisiana. The event took place near the intersection of Julia and Washington Streets, just a block from the Iberia Parish Courthouse. On that Wednesday evening, Roy was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds in the 300 block of Julia Street. After receiving initial medical treatment at the scene, he was transported to Iberia Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead shortly after his
arrival.
The investigation into the homicide, which marked the first in New Iberia since the State Police began assisting with local patrols, quickly led authorities to identify two suspects. The individuals believed to be involved in the shooting were two 14-year-old boys. The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office announced that one of the young suspects had been taken into custody. He was subsequently charged with second-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder.
In the wake of the initial arrest, law enforcement continued to search for the second 14-year-old suspect believed to be connected to the fatal shooting. The community of New Iberia was left in shock and sadness following the violent death of the teenager, with residents expressing their grief over the tragic event. While the initial arrest was made, further details regarding the apprehension of the second suspect and the legal outcomes for both teenagers, including trial and conviction information, are not available in public online sources.
