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Albert Gilbert

Case from Lafayette, LA dated Mar 21, 2015

Victim Details

Albert Gilbert

Male

Black / African American

Lafayette

LA

2015-03-21

24

Albert

Gilbert

06/21/2026

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In the late hours of a March night in 2015, the life of 24-year-old Albert Gilbert, known to his friends and family as 'Droopie,' was tragically cut short on a street in Lafayette, Louisiana. A native of Carencro, Albert was a hardworking man, juggling two jobs to provide for his loved ones. He was known for his infectious humor and his vibrant personality, often being the life of any gathering. His sudden and violent death left a void in the community, a community that would soon learn his deat ...
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  • KLFY: UPDATE II: Shooter Arrested in Mercer Street Homicide
  • KLFY: Update: Victim identified in shooting
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    I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragic loss of Albert "Droopie" Gilbert. I can’t stop ... ...Read More
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    I’ve been thinking a lot about the circumstances surrounding Droopie's (Albert Gilbert) tragic dea... ...Read More
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