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Louis Byrd

Case from Natchitoches, LA dated Jul 24, 2016

Victim Details

Louis Byrd III

Male

Black / African American

Natchitoches

LA

2016-07-24

14

Louis

Byrd

07/07/2026

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In the summer of 2016, a tragedy struck the community of Natchitoches, Louisiana, with the death of 14-year-old Louis Byrd. An African American male, Byrd's life was cut short on July 24, 2016, due to a violent encounter involving gun violence. The incident was quickly determined to be a homicide, prompting an investigation by the Natchitoches Police Department.

The authorities launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young man's death. As part of their inquiry ...
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