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Trakeyvan Dejay Handy

Case from Lake Charles, LA dated Jul 20, 2025

Victim Details

Trakeyvan Dejay Handy

Male

Black / African American

Lake Charles

LA

2025-07-20

26

Trakeyvan

Dejay Handy

07/14/2026

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In the early morning hours of July 20, 2025, the life of 26-year-old Trakeyvan Dejay Handy was tragically cut short by gun violence at the Lake Charles Event Center Seawall in Louisiana. A loving father to two young daughters, Handy was known for his big heart and sense of humor, and he worked as a dedicated direct support worker for an autistic client.

That morning, just before 6 a.m., a verbal confrontation erupted between Handy and several other individuals. The dispute escalated into ...
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  • American Press: UPDATE: Victim identified in LC Event Center Seawall shooting - American Press
  • https://www.kplctv.com: Police investigating deadly shooting at Lake Charles seawall
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    Thinking about Trakeyvan's daughters just breaks my spirit. I've been following this case closely, a... ...Read More
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    It’s been a few months since Trakeyvan Dejay Handy’s tragic death, and I’m trying to make sens... ...Read More
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