On the evening of February 16, 2025, 78-year-old white male Ronald LeBlanc Sr. was found deceased from a gunshot wound at his residence on Cooley Road in Victoria County, Texas. Deputies from the Victoria County Sheriff's Department responded to the scene around 7:00 p.m., where they discovered Mr. LeBlanc Sr.'s body. His son, 42-year-old white male Ronald Alexander LeBlanc Jr., was present at the scene and was immediately taken into custody.
Authorities reported that the fatal shooting occurred during a heated altercation between father and son inside their home. The specifics of the dispute remain under investigation. Ronald LeBlanc Jr. was booked into the Victoria County Jail on the same day and charged with murder. He is being held on a $500,000 bond.
Ronald LeBlanc Sr., affectionately known as "Skipper," was a respected educator and entrepreneur. Born on March 23, 1946, in San Bernardino, California, he pursued a career in education and was also a skilled pilot and tennis instructor. He owned Match Point Tennis Shop and was a tennis pro at the New Iberia Country Club. Later in life, he moved to Meyersville, Texas, where he renovated a farm and embraced rural life. He was remembered for his wit, intelligence, and multifaceted talents.
The tragic incident has left the community in shock, as Mr. LeBlanc Sr. was a well-known and beloved figure. The investigation is ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
