In the early morning hours of July 14, 2014, the life of 23-year-old Ryan Gums was tragically cut short in a fatal shooting in Crowley, Louisiana. Gums, a male resident of Crowley, was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds to his upper torso in the 1400 block of West Northern Avenue at approximately 2:00 a.m. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for medical attention but succumbed to his injuries.
The Crowley Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide.
Their diligent work led to a significant break in the case with the arrest of 22-year-old Shedrick Robinson, also of Crowley. Robinson was taken into custody and subsequently charged with one count of second-degree murder. He was booked into the Acadia Parish Jail, where his bond was set at one million dollars.
While an arrest was made, authorities believed that Robinson did not act alone. The investigation continued as police sought to identify and locate one or two other individuals they believed were involved in the shooting death of Ryan Gums. The motive for the senseless act of violence was not immediately clear to investigators as they continued to piece together the events that transpired on that fateful morning. The search for the remaining suspects continued in an effort to bring full justice for Ryan Gums and his family.
