William Lebleu, a 33-year-old man from Athens, Texas, tragically died on April 11, 2019. He was shot twice with a shotgun during an altercation at a residence in the Athens area. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and Lebleu was airlifted to a hospital in Tyler, Texas, where he was pronounced dead.
The shooter, Stewart Prewitt, a 53-year-old resident of Athens, was arrested at the scene.
According to the Henderson County Sheriff's Office, the two men had a history of arguments, and on the night of the incident, Lebleu went to Prewitt's house with what appeared to be a handgun. After brandishing the weapon, Prewitt shot Lebleu. It was later determined that the weapon Lebleu was carrying was an airsoft gun. The case remained under investigation, and Prewitt faced charges related to the shooting.
The death of William Lebleu was a significant event in the Athens community, and the investigation into his death drew considerable attention from local law enforcement and the media. The circumstances surrounding the altercation and the use of an airsoft gun raised questions about the nature of the confrontation and the appropriate use of force.
William Lebleu was remembered as a talented musician and tattoo artist who loved the outdoors and had a great sense of humor. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Lebleu, his mother, Sherry Shepherd, his brothers, and his fiancé, Lisa Eckert. His funeral was held on April 20, 2019, in Evangeline, Louisiana.
The case against Stewart Prewitt continued to unfold as the investigation progressed, with law enforcement working to determine the full context of the events leading up to Lebleu's death. The community awaited further developments in the legal proceedings and hoped for justice for William Lebleu and his family.
