In the early morning hours of Friday, July 24, 2015, the life of Chad James Murdock-LeBlanc, a 44-year-old male, was tragically cut short in Erath, Louisiana. A lifelong resident of the neighboring town of Loreauville, his death at 2:03 AM in Abbeville was the result of gun violence.
For 26 years, Murdock-LeBlanc was known as a skilled welder. Beyond his trade, he was a devoted father to his two sons.
His friends and family remember him as a man who loved to be in the company of others, often sharing a laugh as he was quite the jokester. He also had a passion for playing video games.
Details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, any potential suspects, or arrests in the case have not been made available in online sources. The investigation into his death was reported to be handled by Vermilion Parish deputies. As of now, information concerning any charges, trials, or convictions related to the death of Chad James Murdock-LeBlanc remains undisclosed in public records.
